Guards Badges - Page 3

Kim · 01-02-2003, 12:39 PM

Rusty, it's always hard to say something from one photo. But if you could perhaps post a photo of the reverse it would be easier to say good or bad.

You good points about the badge Shawn, it looks a bit crude. I have never seen this type before either, not that this says much..:)

/Kim

HuliganRS · 01-02-2003, 12:42 PM

Kim,

This photo is off eBay.
The seller is reputable but may not know real from fake, which is the reason I asked.

So you are leaning tward fake?

Rusty.

Kim · 01-02-2003, 12:56 PM

I usually don't tell fake or good (then I'm never wrong;) ). But I don't think I would buy this one. I haven't heard of fake guards badges but it wouldn't surprise me. The real ones start from, I think, 11-12$ and up in Russia (or I have very poor contacts...).

If you like it - buy it. It's the stuff you don't get you will remember for all times.... but good guards badges aren't like order of victory... I'm sure you can find better ones.

/Kim

Nota Bene · 01-02-2003, 02:23 PM

Gentlemen,

I believe this badge is a genuine WWII issue, and is one of the many variations that exist. Sloppy letters and details are not very unusual. They are not very rare and you can certainly find a better looking specimen.

Looks OK to me, except for the screwpost and the screwplate.

Alexei

HuliganRS · 01-04-2003, 03:35 PM

I gues it safe to say that at $30 shipped...

I'll pass.

Thanks,

Rusty.

new world · 01-11-2003, 07:32 PM

Anyone has an idea why this Guards badge has a loop on top? I've never seen the variation with the loop.

Possible fake?

Nota Bene · 01-12-2003, 06:48 PM

New World,

It's not a fake, it's a fantasy item :)

Alexei

Tal Inbar · 01-25-2003, 07:18 AM

What is that? One thing for sure, it is Russian made...

Nota Bene · 01-25-2003, 02:39 PM

Tal,

Why do you think it is Russian made? I am not so sure, just look at that "D"

Alexei

vikingraider1 · 04-17-2003, 12:19 PM

That Guards patch is what is known as an aggressor patch. It was used by allied armies on exercises and was worn by "opposition armies" who were dressed as the enemy (usually Soviets) in copied uniforms. The uniforms are very crude (usually poor copies of the KLMK camo one piece smock. This would ahve been worn on a field uniform of some description. They were produced in America as far as I know.
Last saturday I came accross a really poorly made officer cockade which had a double loop and pin attachment which is typically British. I can only assume that this too was an "agressor" item.

01-02-2003, 12:42 PM	#22
HuliganRS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Illinois - U.S.A. Age: 46 Posts: 1,023	I wish I had more pictures Kim, This photo is off eBay. The seller is reputable but may not know real from fake, which is the reason I asked. So you are leaning tward fake? Rusty.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
4 Soviet Guards Badges	Nota Bene	Soviet Militaria For Sale Archive	2	10-08-2006 07:13 PM
Four Guards Badges	Nota Bene	Soviet Militaria For Sale Archive	2	04-23-2006 08:45 PM
Honour guards	Tal Inbar	Soviet Uniforms, Hats And Insignia	12	07-12-2004 11:41 PM

01-02-2003, 12:39 PM	#21
Kim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 227	Rusty, it's always hard to say something from one photo. But if you could perhaps post a photo of the reverse it would be easier to say good or bad. You good points about the badge Shawn, it looks a bit crude. I have never seen this type before either, not that this says much..:) /Kim

01-02-2003, 12:56 PM	#23
Kim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 227	I usually don't tell fake or good (then I'm never wrong;) ). But I don't think I would buy this one. I haven't heard of fake guards badges but it wouldn't surprise me. The real ones start from, I think, 11-12$ and up in Russia (or I have very poor contacts...). If you like it - buy it. It's the stuff you don't get you will remember for all times.... but good guards badges aren't like order of victory... I'm sure you can find better ones. /Kim

01-02-2003, 02:23 PM	#24
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Gentlemen, I believe this badge is a genuine WWII issue, and is one of the many variations that exist. Sloppy letters and details are not very unusual. They are not very rare and you can certainly find a better looking specimen. Looks OK to me, except for the screwpost and the screwplate. Alexei

01-04-2003, 03:35 PM	#25
HuliganRS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Illinois - U.S.A. Age: 46 Posts: 1,023	I gues it safe to say that at $30 shipped... I'll pass. Thanks, Rusty.

01-12-2003, 06:48 PM	#27
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	New World, It's not a fake, it's a fantasy item :) Alexei

01-25-2003, 02:39 PM	#29
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Tal, Why do you think it is Russian made? I am not so sure, just look at that "D" Alexei

04-17-2003, 12:19 PM	#30
vikingraider1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Home of West Ham United Age: 54 Posts: 328	That Guards patch is what is known as an aggressor patch. It was used by allied armies on exercises and was worn by "opposition armies" who were dressed as the enemy (usually Soviets) in copied uniforms. The uniforms are very crude (usually poor copies of the KLMK camo one piece smock. This would ahve been worn on a field uniform of some description. They were produced in America as far as I know. Last saturday I came accross a really poorly made officer cockade which had a double loop and pin attachment which is typically British. I can only assume that this too was an "agressor" item.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)