eBay Fakes

[Stogieman]

This had an asking open of 65-Euro and sold to an offer. To me, a brand new piece of junk.

[VtwinVince]

I agree, probably made last week in Lithuania.

[ChrisKelly]

I have never seen that combination of medals before.  That, the obvious unofficial "Weltkrieg 1914-18" bar, the apparently felt cloth backing, and the fresh reproduction ribbons are dead giveaways.  I wonder if the medals are reproductions as well.

 

Edited January 12 by ChrisKelly

[Stogieman]

Good Morning All! I have seen non-combatant/civilian bars with two Honor Crosses that were legit. But I agree with you that this is just not right! I don’t think the medals are fake, just the mounting and the Weltkrieg bar. As my dear Friend, Rick Research, used to say….”little monkey fingers have been at work” 😂

[Stogieman]

Too funny!😂 “1813 EK1”, 136 GBP!

[Giannis S.]

An absolutely rare piece! 🤦‍♂️

[Stogieman]

I suppose it’s possible that this is a stone-cold mint original bar, but I just don’t care for the mounting at all. The individual pieces look good but at an opening bid of 1500- GBP I just can’t see it.

[CRBeery]

On 11/01/2025 at 20:06, ChrisKelly said:

I have never seen that combination of medals before.  That, the obvious unofficial "Weltkrieg 1914-18" bar, the apparently felt cloth backing, and the fresh reproduction ribbons are dead giveaways.  I wonder if the medals are reproductions as well.

 

I wouldn’t classify the clasp as unofficial. They did exist. The one shown does look like a recent casting and I agree that the bar would not be for my collection.

Edited January 13 by CRBeery

[VtwinVince]

I actually like the looks of that Trapetz with the unconventional hooks.

[Stogieman]

I think my Evil Twin, Rick Research, is laughing out loud in Heaven at this one that sold for 278-Euro 

[Stogieman]

I’m on the fence on this one, I don’t know enough about the St. Mike’s to make a decision. I will say that the backing looks brand new to me.

[VtwinVince]

If that one's real, I'll eat an EK.

[Stogieman]

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen! I am unsure of this set, so placing it here and I welcome your feedback. I believe the EK is real, despite the fuzzy pictures. The Sub Badge, I just don’t know. I’ve only owned one in the past. The pin assembly is unlike any I’ve seen before. The little engraved tag is interesting, as is the case. It brought 1010-Euro. What do you think?

[Stogieman]

This was offered in the US eBay for $297, no taker. I’m on the fence on it. It does seem to have pretty convincing details. Thoughts??

[VtwinVince]

You're right, the EK is real, but I think the rest is crap. I had that Philipp Cross checked out by 'the Germans', it's a fake.

[Stogieman]

Thanks Vince!