Fake "Excellent" Badges. - Page 3

Nota Bene · 09-13-2002, 12:17 PM

Mark,

The Sapper badge is perfectly genuine WWII issue, and even comes with proper period screwplate. The Submariner is unfortunately a fake.

Alexei

Tal Inbar · 09-14-2002, 06:54 PM

This term is used on ebay as follows:

"35mm x 45mm Brass and Red and white Enamel Badge with screw back suspension very good condition re- issue ".

Mozzabloke · 09-15-2002, 08:30 AM

Oh well I was convinced the sub was a fake, Thanks for confirming this for me.

I figured the sapper was genuine.

maybe Im getting better at this!

Thanks again all.

Mark

Nota Bene · 09-15-2002, 01:31 PM

Tal,

In a way any fake is a re-issue :)

Alexei

Mozzabloke · 09-15-2002, 02:54 PM

looks like the 'reissue' sub badge came from the same batch as mine its identical.

I know this dealer and have always found him to be honest and reliable, So I'm a little surprised at the 'reissue' description.

Does anyone know of a website that lists all the different types of Otlichink badges? ideally with photos?

Thanks

Mark

Tal Inbar · 09-15-2002, 05:16 PM

If you want those:

Air Defence
Artillerist
Field Baker
Bridgebuilder
Driver
Machinegunner
Medic
Mortarer
Pontooner
Sapper
Scout
Signaller
Sniper
Tank
Tractor Driver
Railway Transport Troop

Tal

Nota Bene · 09-15-2002, 05:42 PM

Tal, Mark,

Also:

Mines Specialist,
Cook,
Firefighter,
Marksman (1947), and
Airforce (1950, two variations)

Alexei

Tal Inbar · 11-03-2002, 05:07 PM

The seller on ebay was happy with the story, and now he presents more details....:

"In my opinion, this badge must be an UNOFICIAL RESTRIKE of the one of the most collectible badges from the famous 1943 set . The badge looks definitely old and legit , but something "smells bad" with the enamel. May be I was lucky, during my last trip to Russia, but I found 4 of them at one time and at one place. Later I was told that people in Moscow found the original WWII die and "borrowed" it for one night from the factory. They made around 80 unauthorized copies of this extremely desirable badge. "

:p Why just 80?

Nota Bene · 11-03-2002, 06:48 PM

Tal,

I think just this guy sold more then 80 of those fakes on eBay. It certainly does "smell bad".

Alexei

steven.sabinash · 12-03-2002, 05:30 PM

I have a couple of badges that look suspect. The first is a Torpedo Ortificer and the second one I have no idea what it is.
The Torpedomans badge is heavier and thicker than some of that type of badges that I have. The other one is of three piece construction. I have included photos.

09-15-2002, 08:30 AM	#23
Mozzabloke Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sheffield, England Age: 49 Posts: 104	It had to happen to me sooner or later! Oh well I was convinced the sub was a fake, Thanks for confirming this for me. I figured the sapper was genuine. maybe Im getting better at this! Thanks again all. Mark

09-15-2002, 05:16 PM	#26
Tal Inbar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Israel Age: 55 Posts: 2,302	If you want those: Air Defence Artillerist Field Baker Bridgebuilder Driver Machinegunner Medic Mortarer Pontooner Sapper Scout Signaller Sniper Tank Tractor Driver Railway Transport Troop Tal __________________ Under the banner of Marxism-Leninism, under the leadership of the Communist Party--forward to new victories in the construction of communism!

11-03-2002, 05:07 PM	#28
Tal Inbar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Israel Age: 55 Posts: 2,302	UNOFICIAL RESTRIKE story - part 2 The seller on ebay was happy with the story, and now he presents more details....: "In my opinion, this badge must be an UNOFICIAL RESTRIKE of the one of the most collectible badges from the famous 1943 set . The badge looks definitely old and legit , but something "smells bad" with the enamel. May be I was lucky, during my last trip to Russia, but I found 4 of them at one time and at one place. Later I was told that people in Moscow found the original WWII die and "borrowed" it for one night from the factory. They made around 80 unauthorized copies of this extremely desirable badge. " :p Why just 80? __________________ Under the banner of Marxism-Leninism, under the leadership of the Communist Party--forward to new victories in the construction of communism!

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09-13-2002, 12:17 PM	#21
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Mark, The Sapper badge is perfectly genuine WWII issue, and even comes with proper period screwplate. The Submariner is unfortunately a fake. Alexei

09-15-2002, 01:31 PM	#24
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Tal, In a way any fake is a re-issue :) Alexei

09-15-2002, 02:54 PM	#25
Mozzabloke Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sheffield, England Age: 49 Posts: 104	looks like the 'reissue' sub badge came from the same batch as mine its identical. I know this dealer and have always found him to be honest and reliable, So I'm a little surprised at the 'reissue' description. Does anyone know of a website that lists all the different types of Otlichink badges? ideally with photos? Thanks Mark

09-15-2002, 05:42 PM	#27
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Tal, Mark, Also: Mines Specialist, Cook, Firefighter, Marksman (1947), and Airforce (1950, two variations) Alexei

11-03-2002, 06:48 PM	#29
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Tal, I think just this guy sold more then 80 of those fakes on eBay. It certainly does "smell bad". Alexei

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