Fake Academy Badges

[Nota Bene]

Mark,

So far I haven't seen fake badges with thos square nuts on the back.

Alexei

[dannybou]

Could i get an identification and an opinion on this badge please? Seems to be for a School of some sort. Thanks

[HuliganRS]

OGPU Otlichnic Badge.

Widely faked and expensive!

Rusty.

[Nota Bene]

Danny,

This is a fake, and not a very good one too - fake patina is obvious; color of the red enamel is off; swords on the back are flat, etc. I will see if I can find pictures of a genuine badge.

Alexei

[Nota Bene]

Here they are:

[dannybou]

Quite a difference indeed. Thanks Alexei

[HuliganRS]

They are two different badges.

Both were constructed in the same manner though.

Rusty.

[Alfred]

Shane,

I am terribly sorry for not responding sooner, somehow I have managed to miss your post :(

Well, since my last post things became more complicated, my supplier tells me there fake academy badges made of silver. :mad: I guess when buying those badges you should look for genuine patina and genuine wear.

Alexei

Is this a example of an faked academy badge made out of silver with separately fixed shield. It has no wearing traces, no patina and looks brand new

regards
Andreas

[Nota Bene]

Andreas,

I agree. Those separately attached shields were discontinued in 1957, so it would've at least developed some patina.

Alexei

[Nota Bene]

Some variations of the reverse...