Interesting Piece of History

[sholto]

Came across this on eBay. Looks genuine but condition almost looks too good for the age?
Vintage Huntsman's Pipe Set German Soldier Smoker Pipe Pouch Brooch | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284191850023
Interesting anyway.

 

[indoeuro]

Certainly looks fun.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Came across this on eBay. Looks genuine but condition almost looks too good for the age?
Vintage Huntsman's Pipe Set German Soldier Smoker Pipe Pouch Brooch | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284191850023
Interesting anyway.

Interesting, if it's genuine.

 

[jpmcwjr]

On the item with the cross, "1914-1916". Cool if genuine.

The metal on the heel looks like the top of some of my salt cellars.

 

[craig61a]

And if you believe that description I've got a bridge to sell you...

Cheap stamped metal with injection molded plastic.

 

[craig61a]

On the item with the cross, "1914-1916". Cool if genuine.

The metal on the heel looks like the top of some of my salt cellars.

Looks like it was made well after 1914-16... At that time period if they were going to go to the trouble of making a casting for some sort of award they probably would have incorporated the date in the casting, and not hand stamped the dates. And the font of the stamping is incorrect for the time period, IMHO. Looks like the stamps came from Harbor Freight.

 

[kcghost]

I wouldn't think it is the real thing so I'd pass on it but I am not an expert on such things.