U-boat War Badge, Juncker

[trenchbuff]

The quality seems pretty nice on this badge that I acquired from an old collection.  Would appreciate any input.

[Jeff V.]

Sorry, that is a fake.

[trenchbuff]

Thanks Jeff.  Is it a known fake or are their some things you look for that flag this one?

[Jeff V.]

I am not exactly sure but I believe this is known as the cyclops fake due to the big eye in the eagle, The overall design is nothing like a Juncker badge and is more like a Schwerin design. A huge red flag is the maker mark which the style of the letters is incorrect for a Juncker made product. Also, even though Juncker made u-boat badges I do not believe they were maker marked. Hope this helps.

Jeff

[donnol]

looks to good to be a fake

[trenchbuff]

On 2/6/2021 at 4:14 PM, Jeff V. said:

I am not exactly sure but I believe this is known as the cyclops fake due to the big eye in the eagle, The overall design is nothing like a Juncker badge and is more like a Schwerin design. A huge red flag is the maker mark which the style of the letters is incorrect for a Juncker made product. Also, even though Juncker made u-boat badges I do not believe they were maker marked. Hope this helps.

Jeff

It does help alot.  Thank you very much sir.

[trenchbuff]

On 2/6/2021 at 4:37 PM, donnol said:

looks to good to be a fake

Yes, it is very nice looking but I guess the details and inconsistencies of the markings are red flags as Jeff points out.  Really takes a lot of study not to end up with a fake.