DavidM Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 HelloI have just got back from the Stockport Militaria fair, from where I have bought my first Luftwaffe Wireless Operators badge. It looks to me like it is made from tombak. The detail and finish to it are excellent. It is maker marked 'BSW' in a clover leaf on the reverse. The top right arm of the swastika has been fretted out. Would anyone know if this is an early, mid or late war version ? As always, any comments or observations welcomed.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Beatiful badge I really like the highlighted details on the eagle on this one, just great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hello Thanks Gerd. I too liked the detail on it. It's one of the things that attracted me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hi David,I just hate being the voice of doom..This, I'm afraid, needs to be returned to the seller, if at all possible as this is a quite well known fake.Although the hinge and maker mark are close, the wreath, eagle and overall finish have none of the characteristics of an original BSW piece. When I get a minute, I'll dig out some pix of an original and do some comparison shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hello JohnThanks for that. With the dealer I bought it from at the show there is no problem at all in returning it. I'm extremely surprised that this particular dealer got caught out with a fake - that said though, we all do from time to time !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Wow, this is a shame! Probably too good to be true. Amazing, how good the fakes are. I am glad, i am into soviet (as if that better ).I am sorry it turned out bad, David Hope, you can return it without problems.Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hello JohnThanks for that. With the dealer I bought it from at the show there is no problem at all in returning it. I'm extremely surprised that this particular dealer got caught out with a fake - that said though, we all do from time to time !!That is good news, David. And you're right, I think we all have that box with those little gems that we wish we didn't have. Anyway, here are some comparisons. Originals on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) Hello JohnMany thanks for that. I've just spoken to the dealer who has told me to send it straight back to him. No problem at all. Fortunately he has a really good reputation to look after, and having dealt with him on and off for some years I know he is one of the few honourable dealers out there.I think I'll stick to my iron crosses, at least I do know what I'm looking at with them !!By the way, it's David not Mark. Edited September 30, 2006 by DavidM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Apologies, David,Writing PM's and posts at the same time gets a little confusing. Now I'll have to PM Mark and apologise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 HelloJust to complete the story on this piece, I have returned the badge to the dealer, and as expected, without any problems at all. At least there are still some genuinely reputable and honest dealers out there who honour their guarentees and return policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 HelloJust to complete the story on this piece, I have returned the badge to the dealer, and as expected, without any problems at all. At least there are still some genuinely reputable and honest dealers out there who honour their guarentees and return policies.Good to hear that it all worked out, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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