J Temple-West

Poor pictures, but both are Fakes, IMO... The High Seas Fleet War Badge is trying to be an example by Bacqueville....the Close Combat Clasp by Juncker.

Wow! Some really nice bands you have there. That "Reichsparteitag 1939 with paper" set is as rare as 'hen's teeth'. Any more out there?

Certainly not Frank & Reif....

PAB is by Adolf Scholze. An original in silver by Adolf Scholze.

I like it... Kamilos, The maker mark is for Hermann Aurich, Dresden (H over A)

I've moved a few posts to this topic for a new member, Kamilos.

Sorry to say that I don't like any of them.. Don't know much about this ghetto badge, but the enamel looks new. I agree with Paul on the SS Gebirgsjäger piece...a fantasy piece. The Germanic Proficiency Runes badge is just wrong...incorrect hardware, originals were not riveted etc. The double marked HJ National Trade Competition Victors Badge is also a fake, imo. As far as I'm aware, there was no 1944 Kreissieger Badge produced. Again, I agree with Paul...The veterans badge is a cast copy.

Good morning, Kamilos....and very warm welcome to the GMIC. Learning a new system can be a little daunting, but we have a good crowd here who are only too willing to help. If you follow the link it will take you to a tutorial on how to start new topics, reply to existing topics and post images etc. If you have any problems, get in touch. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/55119-forum-guide-to-uploading-images-and-making-posts/

And 1st pattern Juncker for comparison.

close-up of the 1st pattern Juncker...

Just in is this early portrait of a pilot with 1st pattern breast eagle and wearing his 1st pattern pilot's badge by C E Juncker....

Morning, Paul Firstly, I think we can all agree that the pin has been replaced. If it had the original pin, I think it would have had a "1" stamped in to it for the maker Deschler & Sohn.

I see no 'red flags'....Correct ball hinge, as is the round-wire pin (these RS&S came with both round-wire & flat pins) and even though the catch is missing the catch placement outline is correct. An original IMO.

Hi,Steve This clasp brings back some memories.... Many years ago I had one of these S&L clasps in my collection. I always had misgivings as to it being a war time or post-war piece due to overall construction and lack of catch plate. I sold mine as a post-war piece. I've seen them come up over the years and they have always caused a difference of opinion...so I suppose it falls in to the category of ' either you like them, or you don't' Anyway, please don't tell me that you have some solid evidence that they are in fact some sort of late war piece....you really don't want to see a grown man cry. Enough of my rambling.... Let us see what others have to say.

Thanks for confirming my gut feeling, Kasle. Much appreciated.

Morning all A friend recently acquired two 1870 EK2's and sent me pictures of both. I was able to identify one as a "muffin crown" fake. The second is a little harder and would appreciate a helping hand. I don't like it but you never know.

Not Junk....History! The one that interests me is the skull and crossed bones pin....Could it be a mini of the traditions badge of IR 17, or Panzer/SS unit?

I agree with you, Don

Morning, Paul Always a little difficult to assess these field made (or POW) pieces, but I have to say that this one is certainly one of the more believable ones Ive seen. I like it. If proof is needed of these self-made badges....well, perhaps a little oversized!

Very nice. So, the owner was based at Fliegergruppe Göppingen... either temporarily at the Fliegerschule or with one of the permanent units based at Göppingen. A little research should turn up some info on the H.KP II designation.

An original zinc hollow GAB by W. Deumer, I would say.... Here is an early tombak version for comparison..

It's always a little difficult with badges and digital cameras, but thought the photography showed off the piece very nicely. You have a 'good eye'.

Morning, Achern.... The die characteristics and hardware all look to be 100% period Juncker, and even though the left rivet has been worked on, the badge is in superb condition.

Hi, Alex I've not seen any images of the clasp. The clasp (without hanger) on his funeral pillow looks to be of the standard type, and all the photo's I've seen of him have been with the same one. I know the family allowed the modern-day Molders (now renamed) squadron the chance of displaying his awards for a while...no "Front Flyer clasp with Brilliants" So, possibly still with the family...in a private collection or lost? Hopefully one day it will turn up. But, how about a pic of his SC to make up for the lack of images of the clasp....

OUCH! Great photo...