To send a shiver up collectors of Militaria...

Fred: the items that VP originally linked to were stamps used for making counterfeit militaria. There are several, of us, who frequent this forum who collect militaria; these stamps are repulsive.

 

(Shudder a little) unbelievable :blasted:

 

postings like this make me think its a losing battle to try and collect authentic pieces.

 

A friend of mine collects old coins. Collectors were suppose to destroy counterfits when they found them. The problem he had with that was what happens when say you come up with a 10th century counterfit of a 4 th century coin. Even the counter fit has historical value.

The moral of the above seems to me to be don't collect(or at least don't invest serious money) if you aren't either knowledgeable or have knowledgeable friends.

 

Unfortunately most of this unwanted stuff does not end up in a drawer, it gets tossed into the garbage and is gone forever.

I would much rather the family sold it, as a collector will actually care for it.

I recently received a medal set to a Canadian with WWII, Korean War and UN service and those medals were destined for the garbage until rescued.

 

Again from Forgotten Weapons.
A truly masterly example of the cunning ways of the copyist:


https://www.facebook.com/ForgottenWeapons/photos/a.260868080642309.62951.259844964077954/1170163536379421/?type=3&permPage=1

Damn such devious skill...

 

This is so badly cast and writtien that even a beginner would sport this joke. The spelling is typical of a kid who can't write anything but cyrrillic.The Geman doesn't even make sense.

 

I can see everyone's point, perhaps there is no right answer here - But this makes me think of porn...huh? Yes porn...Porn is all about the viewer, the fantasy is in the mind of the beholder - a 21year old pretending to be just turned 18 for example - if the viewer believes the girl is just turned 18, the fantasy works - Likewise if you "Believe" you have an authentic weapon of WW2 (and its not) is your enjoyment any less? No its not.
If you buy to sell on, this may be a different story, but if you're buying for pleasure, what difference does it really make?

 

I don't see any connexion with preserving historical relics, paying a tribute to those who fought for our liberty by keeping their memories alive. I'd agree if you talk about fakes (trash) , but certainly not if you are talking about heritage.

 

I understand what you are saying. However, why on earth would you collect memorabilia if you doubted it's authenticity. The historical signifance, IMHO, is the entire reason one would collect and why they may be coveted or displayed.

 

I wouldn't buy if I doubted its authenticity either...I'm talking about if you believe the weapon is legit, don't sweat it too much if your never going to sell it...I wonder how many fake diamond rings still make most women sigh...

 

I gotcha

 

Re-enactors buy fakes.

 

Good point