Luftwaffe Another test (badges)...

[juvatwad]

I've been practising. What do you guys think of these? I think the fighter clasp looks OK. The other two, no.

[J Temple-West]

Hi Ian

I wouldn't touch any of them.

[juvatwad]

What are the problems with the fighter clasp?

Ian

[J Temple-West]

What are the problems with the fighter clasp?

Ian

Ian

Firstly, let me say that?. and this is a personal thing?. the ?Osang? maker mark is probably the most used by fakers so any piece I would consider buying would have to be totally textbook.

It?s a pity that we don?t have a full frontal of the clasp. If we did, I think you would find that the wreath (although close) is somewhat different from the original.

[J Temple-West]

Luckily we have a clear shot of the reverse, and comparison clearly shows that the badge in question (below) differs quite a lot from the original, above.

So, let?s see if you can point out the areas of concern that I have.

[juvatwad]

John,

This is the kind of stuff I need. From what I see, the wreath is too thin, the arrow is also thin, the maker's mark is wrong, and the punched-out triangles are sized wrong. Please continue to teach me!

Thanks,

Ian

[J Temple-West]

Spot on, Ian.

Other points: size of catch-plate, length of hinge/hinge-plate.

[François SAEZ]

John is right on all points and his way of comparing with photos is very good and very educative and help people to choose/understand by themself

[nesredep]

Luckily we have a clear shot of the reverse, and comparison clearly shows that the badge in question (below) differs quite a lot from the original, above.

So, let?s see if you can point out the areas of concern that I have.

Hello!

I agree.

Regards

Nesredep

[juvatwad]

One of my handicaps is not having originals against which to compare these others. In the interim, I hope you guys don't get tired of my inquiries.

Ian

[J Temple-West]

I hope you guys don't get tired of my inquiries.

Ian

Ian, you?re a club member?a part of the family. Help is there if help is needed.