Dudeman Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I agree with all assessments above - it's bad. From the color of the enamel to the lack of wear on the front and the inevitable fuzz and grime that should be evident stuck in between the rays on the obverse. The reverse patina is the oily, grimy fake and I've never seen a period screwback plate that huge. Usually, the "o" in "No" is written higher, not low, but there are exceptions. The faker picked a NKVD "Criminal Investigation" badge (first "hook" to grab your attention), secondly picked a low serial number so you justify to yourself why it isn't in any reference books (because you become convinced only a small number were made) and the next thing you know, you're putting down money for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 As a follow-up to this i was surfing around and was pretty surprised at the number of elaborate, probably fake, early, low-number oddball badges out there. I know didly about this... but when I see a dozen "NKVD/SmeRSH/MVD ID Booklets to Jewish Recipients" I really have to chuckle.... it's like, could you clowns try any harder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuliganRS Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 It's getting worse and worse!One day eBay will have nothing but fakes!Rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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