Another one - Zeppelin Pilot's Badge - Real?

[BrianH]

I picked up this Zep Pilot badge at the same time as my Prussian Retired Pilot's. It appears to have a Meybauer cartouche on the reverse. The entire catch assembly is missing, but you can see where it was. Please let me know if you think this badge is original or not. If so, how many of these are around? I'd guess they are rarer than a Prussian Pilot Badge, yes?

Front:

More pics to follow...

Thanks,

BrianH

[BrianH]

Rear:

[BrianH]

Cartouche: Meybauer?

[Ferg1]

Hi Brian,Ferg1 again,with the risk of upsetting you again,it ain't good news !! I am afraid this too is a well known fake of this rare badge.Ferg1