flakkampfabzeichen up for authentication review

**chuck303** · 11-09-2017, 04:41 PM

Had a guy offer me this. Not sure but it seems to be pretty shiny for a zinc badge , no visible makers mark. Maybe by looking at the reverse hardware we can pin down authenticity and maker etc. Any input is always appreciated

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-09-2017 04:41 PM

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**Saladin** · 11-09-2017, 05:15 PM

Better photos straight on front and back would help Chuck

**chuck303** · 11-09-2017, 05:18 PM

For better pics. Thought the hardware on reverse would be a giveaway. Il get back with seller and see if i can get more pics from him

**Saladin** · 11-09-2017, 05:25 PM

The hardware is telling me it is a zinc Deumer Chuck but I wouldn't like to make a call on authenticity.
There is a lot of hand finishing on the badge and some considerable flawing.

Cheers
Doug

**rbminis** · 11-09-2017, 05:33 PM

I agree, it is a Deumer.
Ralph.

**chuck303** · 11-09-2017, 05:39 PM

Will try to get more pics out of seller. Anyone have a deumer example they can share ?

**Saladin** · 11-09-2017, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the confirmation Ralph.
It does have a shiny finish and the plate on the hook looks as though it has slipped whilst being soldered.

Nice bit of oxidisation due to the flux contamination.

I just wonder if it was never issued due to the defect but we'll never know that.

Here is a similar one with the excessive hand finishing on the reverse:

flakkampfabzeichen up for authentication review

Cheers
Doug

**chuck303** · 11-09-2017, 05:51 PM

Guys i will try and coax more pictures out of the guy. I appreciate the help. Sometimes these things can be tricky.
I run adverts in the local classifieds and a gentleman had responded to my advert with these pics. I will see if i can go pick it up. Id say $75. ? Either way i hope to get more pics and add this piece to my collection

**rbminis** · 11-09-2017, 06:33 PM

As far as I know, no other maker of this award used the rectangular catch plate.
If you can get it for $75., that will be a steal, you could offer him a bit more and still be getting a good deal.
Ralph.

**chuck303** · 11-09-2017, 07:32 PM

Okay so I had the seller call me. Turns out it's a girl lol anyhow she said she paid 175 for it. I told her it's probably not worth much more and I may be willing to do that. It does seem okay minus the crooked hinge plate I would have to probably see it in person to want to pay just under 200.....