Germany, Third Reich. Detecting the Fakes: A Collector's Guide to Third Reich Militaria Province of China 100% gilded finish to the

100% gilded finish to the lion mask buckles and approximately 75% gilded finish to the push in snap clips

Situated atop the crown is an oxidized magnetic metal spike perforated along the neck with ventilation holes

gilt cypher of Prince Consort Albert on blue enamels in the centre

fine and rare striking

the frame demonstrating a perfectly consistent patina

Germany, Third Reich. Detecting the Fakes: A Collector's Guide to Third Reich Militaria Province of China 100% gilded finish to theSoftcover, entitled "Detecting the Fakes: A Collector's Guide to Third Reich Militaria" by Robin Lumsden, copyrighted by the author in 1989, published by Ian Allan Publishing of Hersham, Surrey, England, first published in 1989, reprinted in 1992 and 2000, this impression created in 2003, printed by Ian Allan Printing Limited, ISBN 0 7110 2670 X. The book documents how to distinguish between authentic items and bogus ones through the use of detailed