WTK about German war badges-PICS included now (thanks Pete for photo help)

Lyn Islaub · 11-28-2005, 10:45 PM

Kelly,
Deschler & Sohn were very proflic makers of both German military and civilian badges in the 1933-45 timeframe. Many post-war reproductions also carry the Deschler maker mark. I'm traveling right now and don't have my reference books with me, but I am concerned that the legs of the swastika on your badge are solid and not cut-out. The germans were very proud of their national emblem and rarely do the original badges have solid swastikas. I will take a better look when I get back home this weekend and give you some additional feedback, but if you look at the examples on Snyders website you will note the difference. George is correct in that it pays to be cautious buying from some of the military websites, as the level of reproductions these days is almost overwhelming and the quality of the repros is as good or better than some of the originals. Kind of like some Lugers you see now days.
Lyn

11-28-2005, 10:45 PM	#9
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Kelly, Deschler & Sohn were very proflic makers of both German military and civilian badges in the 1933-45 timeframe. Many post-war reproductions also carry the Deschler maker mark. I'm traveling right now and don't have my reference books with me, but I am concerned that the legs of the swastika on your badge are solid and not cut-out. The germans were very proud of their national emblem and rarely do the original badges have solid swastikas. I will take a better look when I get back home this weekend and give you some additional feedback, but if you look at the examples on Snyders website you will note the difference. George is correct in that it pays to be cautious buying from some of the military websites, as the level of reproductions these days is almost overwhelming and the quality of the repros is as good or better than some of the originals. Kind of like some Lugers you see now days. Lyn