sandstrom Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Hello, I?m new to the forum and I want an opinion on my Erdkampfabzeichen. I have no idea if it?s fake or real, I got it from a friend a long time ago. I?m not planning on selling it, just curious if it?s real.Best Regards from SwedenSandstromSome pictures of it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Welcome to the club, Sandstorm.Before I make any comments on your badge, could you let us have a full frontal picture of the eagle and one of the hinge.These unmarked LGAB?s are certainly accepted as original? However, as with everything in our collecting field, there are copies about. There are two types of original badge by this maker. The earlier type is heavily plated and has a separate catch soldered to the wreath (picture one).2. The late type is of one piece construction with the hinge and catch being part of the die. The wreath is, if there?s any left, frosted. (picture two)I notice that the one you show has a replacement catch, showing remnants of the original catch. This could be a good sign, or bad. More detailed pictures will help.In the meantime, here are the types, one and two. Do some comparisons and see if they match your badge.First up... The earlier plated type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Late one piece type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandstrom Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thank you very much for yor reply J Temple-West. Yes my badge has som kind of replacement catch, here are som more pictures of if.Best regardsSandstromFront:Back: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 IMO it looks like a cast copy to me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetauchretter Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 IMO it looks like a cast copy to me ...I agree , IMO this looks like a cast copy . I would stay away from any badge that has a crude , cast looking back to it with a replaced pin assembly . almost all badges that I have seen with a replaced pin or hinge has been a repro , the faker's are are trying to cover up an incorrect pin / hinge by replacing it with a " replacemeent pin " making the badge look like it was damaged and repaired . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Thanks for taking the time to post the extra pictures, Sandstorm.I'm afraid I have to agree with the guys... Even without looking at the reverse, the clearer obverse view shows this piece to be a poor casting of an original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandstrom Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 Ok, thanks everyone for taking time and looking at my pictures, I was afraid of it being a copy, lucky me that i didnt pay anything for it.BR from SwedenSandstrom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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