Fake "Excellent" Badges. - Page 4

Nota Bene · 12-03-2002, 05:36 PM

Steven,

The Fire badge is OK, but I am not sure about the Torpedo. Can you post more detailed scans, especially of the back?

Alexei

steven.sabinash · 12-03-2002, 06:23 PM

Alexei
I have included some additional images of better quality.

Nota Bene · 12-03-2002, 07:00 PM

Steven,

You don't have to post them one by one. I believe the Torpedo badge is a copy.

Alexei

Mozzabloke · 12-04-2002, 03:06 AM

The torpedo badge is identical to my fake submariner badge.

Sorry

Mark

:(

vikingraider1 · 04-17-2003, 05:56 PM

Any Idea if these are fake???

Nota Bene · 04-18-2003, 05:24 PM

Vikingraider1,

I think all four are fakes, but I would like to the backs if possible.

Alexei

Chris · 04-19-2003, 02:21 AM

Viking raider

I would have said that these were ok but I have seen some fakes recently that where great looking.....in fact to good.....perfect.

They were also all the high end badges that are hard to get.....

I reckon they are good fakes....don't like the dark paterna and lack of wear.....all mine are battered.

Chris

vikingraider1 · 04-19-2003, 10:59 AM

Yes, that is what did it for me, the dark patina. It looks too contrived. Also the lettering and enamelling seems to have been sloppily applied around the branch of arm insignia.

k3rvmfusa · 07-05-2003, 09:33 PM

Gentlemen,
I'd appreciate your assessments regarding the authenticity of this badge. Thanks in advance,
K3R VMF USA

vikingraider1 · 07-05-2003, 10:26 PM

First impression is that it is genuine. There is no dark patina which seems to be present on the current run of fakes coming out of Russia at the moment. The patina looks quite genuine on the reverse. The screw post looks ok as does the plate. I personally would give that the thumbs up. If anyone can state otherwise please educate me! :)

12-03-2002, 07:00 PM	#33
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Steven, You don't have to post them one by one. I believe the Torpedo badge is a copy. Alexei Last edited by Nota Bene; 11-19-2006 at 08:48 PM.

04-19-2003, 02:21 AM	#37
Chris Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 188	Fakes? Viking raider I would have said that these were ok but I have seen some fakes recently that where great looking.....in fact to good.....perfect. They were also all the high end badges that are hard to get..... I reckon they are good fakes....don't like the dark paterna and lack of wear.....all mine are battered. Chris

07-05-2003, 10:26 PM	#40
vikingraider1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Home of West Ham United Age: 54 Posts: 328	First impression is that it is genuine. There is no dark patina which seems to be present on the current run of fakes coming out of Russia at the moment. The patina looks quite genuine on the reverse. The screw post looks ok as does the plate. I personally would give that the thumbs up. If anyone can state otherwise please educate me! :) __________________ "We can truly say that the whole circuit of the earth is girdled with the graves of our dead... and, in the course of my pilgrimage, I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon earth through the years to come, than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war." King George V, Flanders, 1922

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12-03-2002, 05:36 PM	#31
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Steven, The Fire badge is OK, but I am not sure about the Torpedo. Can you post more detailed scans, especially of the back? Alexei

12-04-2002, 03:06 AM	#34
Mozzabloke Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sheffield, England Age: 49 Posts: 104	The torpedo badge is identical to my fake submariner badge. Sorry Mark :(

04-18-2003, 05:24 PM	#36
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Vikingraider1, I think all four are fakes, but I would like to the backs if possible. Alexei

04-19-2003, 10:59 AM	#38
vikingraider1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Home of West Ham United Age: 54 Posts: 328	Yes, that is what did it for me, the dark patina. It looks too contrived. Also the lettering and enamelling seems to have been sloppily applied around the branch of arm insignia.

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