DRK alert, possible new fakes?

[scowen]

At first glance there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the two sets of badges offered by Detlev in yesterday's update, construction style etc is of the period.

However, in all of my years of collecting I have never seen these design DRK badges with either a button hole or stickpin fixing!!!!! I have only ever seen them with a pinback. Now I can't say that they are fake as I do not know, however it does seem strange to me that one of each should turn up at the same time. I advise keeping an eye on the various dealer & auction sites to see if anymore appear, if so then I think that we may have our answer....... And more trouble because they look very good, put the correct fixing on them & voilà!!!

First DRK civil badge 13th form (Hü 5601an)

[scowen]

Next DRK civil badge 14th form (Hü 5601ao)

[TobyR]

Thanks for posting Don.

I also have never (previously) seen either of these pin formats on said badges. The obverse details also appear to have slight anomalies cf. the examples I am used to encountering.

Best,
Toby.

PS My first post on WWMF! :biggrin:

[RaymondG]

Hi Toby

Welcome to the forum and I hope you find it to your liking, sir :thumbup:

Thanks for posting this up Don as it is just the type of warning that members need to see with examples.

Excellent work, Don

Raymond