Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen : Good or Fake one ?

**Daarom** · 08-13-2023, 03:40 AM

I think there is something wrong with it. But I would like to know if this is an original? Hope for responses Wkr Pat

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-13-2023 03:40 AM

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**GlennAgain** · 08-13-2023, 04:32 AM

The riveted eagle-overlay is missing a wing and the needle appears to be the postwar type seen on 1957 Awards...

**Daarom** · 08-13-2023, 04:56 AM

Thank you for your interesting answer. I came across this one and it's not very expensive. But I myself have no experience with these kinds of awards. But I have always wanted to add such an award to my collection. Wkr Pat

**rbminis** · 08-13-2023, 06:33 AM

by GlennAgain

The riveted eagle-overlay is missing a wing

I agree with this assessment, but the pin is an accepted variant for this maker.
Ralph.

**Adrian** · 08-13-2023, 06:45 AM

It looks ok apart from the missing eagle's wing. The pin is typical for Osang on this badge but it looks like the hinge has been re-attached. The rivet looks like it's been hammered or filed and the finishing around the edges looks a bit weird. There are better examples out there and even if the price is good, better to spend a bit more on a better example with no issues. You'll always look at it as a broken badge and want a better one so might as well get a better one to start with.