Panzerkampfabzeichen im Silber by HA?

[alikat]

Sorry for the crappy pics, but from what you can see does this stand a chance? The hardware on the reverse looks too new, but the detail on the obverse looks to me like another I have seen for sale, although the rear of the adler looks to have less beak shape. Attributed to Hermann Aurich, Dresden.

[rbminis]

Hello Al,
It looks okay to me with these poor photos. Be aware, they make a very good copy of this badge and it has fooled a lot of collectors.
If you can get some better photos, you can compare it to my example here. The details of the hinge and mount are important.
Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber, Hermann Aurich
Ralph.

[stakeside]

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Hello Al,
It looks okay to me with these poor photos. Be aware, they make a very good copy of this badge and it has fooled a lot of collectors.
If you can get some better photos, you can compare it to my example here. The details of the hinge and mount are important.
Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber, Hermann Aurich
Ralph.

ALIKAT....I agree with RBMINIS to concentrate on the details of the hinge and mount. The area around the hinge of RBMINIS is breathtaking in its exhibition of skill and experience. It also makes me wonder whether the dimple on the catch is a "tell".......Doug

[rbminis]

It also makes me wonder whether the dimple on the catch is a "tell".......Doug

It is, but normally not visible in seller's photos.
Ralph.

[stakeside]

Sorry for the crappy pics, but from what you can see does this stand a chance? The hardware on the reverse looks too new, but the detail on the obverse looks to me like another I have seen for sale, although the rear of the adler looks to have less beak shape. Attributed to Hermann Aurich, Dresden.

ALIKAT.....Of course, we are handicapped by what little we might discern from your photos. I specifically mentioned the "dimple" on the catch. However this "IF" is inspired by a half litre of FRANZISKANER from your HENGGE bier stein.

The half litre suggests a very unmolested pin sprung to rest against just such a "dimple", a touch of a skilled artisan......just a beer infused fantasy....Doug.

AFTERTHOUGHT....would be interesting to compare the two "D" fonts in juxtaposition from quality photos like those of RBMINIS. My compliments to RBMINIS.

[ryuuk]

Sorry for the crappy pics, but from what you can see does this stand a chance? The hardware on the reverse looks too new, but the detail on the obverse looks to me like another I have seen for sale, although the rear of the adler looks to have less beak shape. Attributed to Hermann Aurich, Dresden.

It's a fake.

[HOWitzer]

Ryuuk is correct.
That is a repro badge.
An easy tell would be the base tip of the swaz.
Ralph's example is a real one showing how it is only slightly touching the turret roof.
The repro shows its swaz had sunk deep into the turret roof.


Regards
HOW

[MAP]

Nice spot Ryuuk and How.

[alikat]

AND no mark on the catch

[alikat]

Thanks everyone, another lesson learned!