[edwest]

Andreas,

You have provided important information. Unfortunately, all collectible items have fakes among them. For those who collect German Militaria, there is at least one, if not two, books about spotting fakes. Why people would use their time and skill to cheat another person is usually not understood by people who would never do such a thing. It happens.

I have seen a few photos on eBay where markings appear to have been added. Sometimes, it is very obvious, other times, one has to examine the contrast and detail of the entire image, and even this is no guarantee.


Ed