Fake "Excellent" Badges.

[dav1941]

I second Eric's thoughts. Whenever you see that 'brushed' bronze overglaze on front and back it's a bad sign. These are getting to be a real minefield.

[Bill Garvy]

Looking for some second opinions on this badge. . .

[Bill Garvy]

I don't believe this screw plate is original to this badge. What do you think?

[rocketscientist]

Do not take me as an expert, but I like it. The screwplate is unbelievably worn out but looks good as well.

Now you definitely need a THIRD opinion, right? :D
cheers
sergio

[Alfred]

looks also good to me.

regards
Andreas

[Bill Garvy]

Thank you, gentlmen, I was concerned about the excessive scroll wear on the obverse, the mismatched screw plate, and the off center screw piece on the reverse. It appears that piece has been reattached/rewelded at some point, and in the process the reverse details were obscured.

[marky]

Is these badges original or copy?

[marky]

Excellent Cook badge

[marky]

Excellent Reconnaissance Scout badge

[deValcourt]

Welcome to the forum. I tend to like the first one, but the other two (cook and scout) do not look good in my opinion. The lettering is uneven in size - it gets wider at the top and thinner on the lower ends. The enamel is not consistent and the details are not as crisp as they should be in the metal.

Phillip