WW2 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion Austrian Made Real or Repro?

[TheMariner]

Hello all I posted this one before and got little response I am not an expert on these by any means but didnt like it once I got it much! I would appreciate a timely response on this one because it will be returned if it isn't good! Thanks in advance, the front is very shiny the back has a pebbled pattern I could not find another like it! No marks, pin construction is correct! Let me know your thoughts. I will provide my images and those from the seller! Either way I intend to sell it or return it so I need to know 100% if it is real or not!

Link to the original images and original topic - http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/309893-ww2-83rd-chemical-mortar-battalion-dui-theater-made-possibly-austria/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry about the sideways images if you click on them they become up right! Thanks

[TheMariner]

[TheMariner]

 

What I dont like is the almost newish look at has, maybe that is the finish these exhibit as I havent owned one it just didnt rub me the right way! Im sure a DUI expert would be more inclined to know the look and feel of one of these!

 

Maybe it was just stored well but this usually isn't how I find theater made DUI, usually they show there age more! Please see other thread linked that has the seller photos though I find them a bit washed out!

[ODA021]

It looks ok. The catch and pebbling are good. The front looks fine just probably not a worn one.

[ODA021]

here is one from flying tigers antiques to compare

[TheMariner]

Thanks for the info/opinion! I have seen the one on flying tiger looks similar for sure but the back is a bit different! Does anyone else have an opinion I would really like to get more then one review before I make a solid call on this one! Thanks