Luftwaffe Observer Badge opinions?

[Jason]

Hello Gents, I picked this badge up many many years ago from a local dealer here in Australia, but have never had anyone else's opinion on it. It was bought well before the internet became widespread, so I had to rely on his description over the phone. He described it exactly as it appears (a good thing), even mentioning that the rivets had been scratched to see if it was real silver underneath.

Anyway, pretty much every other Juncker Obverser Badge I've seen has a different makers mark. I have a non-combatant Hindenburg Cross with this mark, but I'd like to throw this one out there for some more expert opinions from you lads.

Even if it turns out to be bad, I can't complain - I only paid $300AU for it!

cheers and thanks in advance

Jason

[Jason]

The reverse with pin "down" and makers mark.

[Guest Darrell]

Hate to be the one to break the news Jason .. but it is in fact a bad one. No too much that's right about this one. The material looks a little soft as well.

[Jason]

Close up of the makers mark - sorry about the focus!

[Jason]

Thanks Darrell, you know what they say - live and learn!

I've certainly done a lot of both since buying this badge!!!

cheers and thanks

Jason

[ERIC]

A little late here Jason, sorry about that, but I agree with Darrell, not an original badge I'm afraid.

ERIC

[J Temple-West]

Hi Justin.

I agree with the guys...and just for reference, here's an original. If you do a side by side comparison you'll see that the one you show is a cast copy of an original.