EK 1939 Oak Leaf

[MasterBo]

Good, day everyone;

is it real or fake?

weight: 6.4 gr

19.4 mm tall, 20.3 mm wide.

Thanks to all.

Pictures:

Edited December 28, 2007 by MasterBo

[MasterBo]

weight: 6.4 gr

19.4 mm tall, 20.3 mm wide.

Thanks to all.

Pictures:

[Harrier]

I am afraid this is a copy.

[Alex K]

I am afraid this is a copy.

Hi Harrier

any clues as to why or would that provide further information to the fakers, I must admit at initial glance they look fairly convincing

regards

Alex

[Harrier]

Hi, Alex,

There are several things that hit you at once. The "pebbling" is wrong, the overall finish is too flat, the stampings are the wrong font and the shape is off, just for a few. I wish I could post a real set side by side with this one, but in the absence of doing that I would refer you to Dietrich Maertz's fine new book on the Knight's Cross (or Gordon Williamson's older one) for some excellent illustrations of real examples by this maker. Real Oakleaves simply jump out at you with their quality. I feel sure a member here may have a set and be able to post them for you to see.

Best wishes,

Harrier

[Alex K]

Hi Harrier, thanks for the comments, Not being in possession of such an award, but longing to have one, any info that helps in not being ripped off is helpful.

Regards

Alex

[Harrier]

Without trying to plug anyone, take at look at this:

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ht=21+oakleaves

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Harrier

Is this oak leaf cluster with swords fake as well, it looks to me to be a fake?

It is advertised to be original:

SSG Luna, Lorenzo

[PKeating]

Nasty copy...

Good enough for a museum dummy or cinema prop but that's all.

PK