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Re: 1939: a stunning Bf 109 E-3 flown by... St.G 7 !
Hello again,
The eBay connection for the photo with the "suspect" 6./StG77 insignia has been posted on the LEMB. I see that the seller claims that this is an original print. The other photo that I refer to in my "fraud warning" posting isn't just a case of the "collar not matching the cuff" but was an outright, high-quality fraud. It was, however, sold as a modern reproduction of a WW II original photo. This one isn't being represented that way. I can't be sure that the 6./StG77 photo is a fraud, but it certainly isn't consistent with expectations, especially with the certain insignia fraud item turning up almost simultaneously. However, if the Bf109E photo with the 6./StG77 insignia turns out to be authentic, is would certainly be unique and might command a high price at auction. So, until we know otherwise, the seller here should be given the benefit of the doubt. However, the issue remains the same since the other item was, without question, a forgery and was sold as an authentic image. If I can get permission from the holder of the other photo, I will post both the forgery and the original photos that prove it so so all can see what can be done with Photoshop--just in case you don't already know.
Regards,
Larry Hickey
EoE Project Coordinator
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