Yes. This is a copy.
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Yes. This is a copy.
Tony, perhaps it’s not entirely fair but Krakow counterfeiters are very skilled engravers and medaliers. They are professionals. Even seasoned collectors may fall prey to their forgeries because of...
Hi Tony,
That's correct. It's only regimental badges but also cap badges from the Krakow area one must be cautious about.
Cheers,
Kosa
Fakes have laser engraved maker marks and serial numbers. The hallmark and maker marks are stamped which is good but all of the Gontarczyk's ZP badges I have seen to date were either hand or stamped...
Yes, they are but there's one thing fakes miss. A picture of the reverse will clarify.
It's ok. It's silver. WG stands for Wiktor Gontarczyk. Is it numbered on reverse?