juvatwad Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I'm just now getting into badges, so I thought I would run these by everyone before I start laying out money. In time, I hope to be able to pick out the not-so-obvious fakes. I'll post others in different threads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Wow. This one is so bad it's scarey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Unfortuntely this one is a known fake.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 HiNot good. RegardsNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Again, the wreath is based on one by 'Assmann' and has the pronounced 'dip'... The eagle is just based on someone's imagination.Nasty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Ian you are doing the absolutely correct thing by posting on the forums BEFORE buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvatwad Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Is there a source available that covers what an authentic eagle should look like? The detail on these looks OK, and as a newbie, that's what I focus on. What other features of the eagle gives it away?Thanks,Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 IanThe best source, by far, is the forum. The ?search? button will take you to a database of all the makers. Type in the maker you?re looking for and you will find photographic examples all patterns produced during the TR era. There is also a database of a lot of the fakes that can be found out there.http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16190 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 IanHere's a quick link the the luftwaffe badge database:http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?automodule=gal...eq=sc&cat=8I think the key for you is to learn what a good piece should look like. Get to know their characteristics and design features then the rest will fall into place.Ask plently of questions, there will always be someone to help out.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvatwad Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) Roger that. The only problem is, even though I'm logged on, I can't access the database. It states I don't have permission to use that area. Can anyone help?Ian Edited October 9, 2007 by juvatwad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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