Well Phil, just my opinion but as there are so few known makers of the Demjansk shield these dies don't appear to match any of the 5 types.
It would be nice to buy the dies cheap and see what the shield looks like when it is struck.
Good photos for my database. Thanks.
All the best
Doug
Thanks Doug,
Well I'm glad the photo's are of some use.
I wasn't sure if this thread was of any educational benefit after not seeing any replies.
If you want a link to the auction, just send me a PM and I'll send it to you when I get home from work.
Semper Fi
Phil
Do you think they would go cheap Phil...
I think with the way collectors are going at the moment everything seems to be selling for big money.
Perhaps somebody with a press will buy them and post the results here for us once they have knocked a few out..!!
All the best
Doug
Sorry Phil, I've been busy with my "Falaise" thread
To me, it's at least not the 'Serif J fake" from the 1970's but it is interesting. seems to me that from the photo there is a 'strike' still in the die? ( ragged edges ) and that is not the impression itself. Maybe another test die for the toolmakers? ....... fake or real, I can't tell but it looks a bit lightly made for a production die IMO
Cheers, Dan
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
That's fine Dan.
That is a great thread you have been working on
I have no intentions or interest in this and just thought an unique item to discuss.
I don't collect shields, But knew some here did.
It does looks like the edges are rough and hard to tell if that is a pressed shield still on it.
It ends on March 25 and currently has 1 bid at $40.
Here is the description on the auction.
A Third Reich die cast for the Demjansk sleeve shield. Very good condition. Measures 4 7/8 inches diameter. Weighs 16 pounds.
BUYER'S PREMIUM
18%
Semper Fi
Phil
So a Faker maker
Gottcha!!
I'll keep track of it and see what it's final price is and let you know that a new die is out there.
Semper Fi
Phil
Hammer fell at $475.
Semper Fi
Phil
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