trenchbuff Posted January 8, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 8, 2021 The quality seems pretty nice on this badge that I acquired from an old collection. Would appreciate any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff V. Posted January 19, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2021 Sorry, that is a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks Jeff. Is it a known fake or are their some things you look for that flag this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff V. Posted February 6, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 6, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnol Posted February 6, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 6, 2021 looks to good to be a fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted February 8, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 8, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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