Tonomachi Posted June 6, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 6, 2019 I didn't think this would fool anyone but it is up to 13 bids at $200.00 currently for what I feel is a fantasy piece (see link) so buyer beware. https://www.ebay.com/itm/s/392305636138?nordt=true This looks like a cast piece and another one is currently for sale as a reproduction made of sterling on the *************** Gallery website (see link). https://www.pilotstoresusa.com/store/c/3586-***************-Gallery-Military-Insignia-Pins.html?pi=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted June 6, 2019 Here are photos of the paratrooper wing up for bid on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted June 6, 2019 Here is a photo of the reproduction being sold on the *************** Gallery website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted June 6, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 6, 2019 You know he owns the hallmark now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted June 6, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2019 Yep, but unless you want to make your own fakes using the Luxenberg name, it means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwartz Posted June 6, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 6, 2019 Or based on that logo it's a Luxenbery. Stay far, far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted June 6, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 6, 2019 Yep, but unless you want to make your own fakes using the Luxenberg name, it means nothing. Except he threatens you with legal action I'm told! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted June 6, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2019 another piece of crap by a bargain basement fraudster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted June 6, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 6, 2019 Ironically it didn't stop him from absconding with many other people's intellectual property when he lifted a great deal of images and text from other people's post from this forum for his so-callled book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted June 6, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 6, 2019 Patrick, Over the years, I have had so many "collectors" and "historians" lift information that I posted and used it as their own. At one point, I seriously considered ceasing the sharing of knowledge and experience for that very reason. Now, I just look at it as part of the cost of doing business so to speak. I know EXACTLY what you mean about W________ "stealing" information. He used a fair amount of my exact words in his book. You won't find my name in the credits either. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted June 6, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 6, 2019 I absolutely agree with you Allan (as always well said!). Not to get too far into the weeds about HeWhoShallNotBeNamed, below are some very interesting threads about the current Luxenberg-marked jump wings (the one shown in the OP is more than likely a reproduction), and some background about the urban legend of the elusive VINTAGE Luxenberg-marked wing. Also the original thread where the purchase of the Luxenberg hallmark was mentioned. Outside of pointing fingers, these old threads were very good for getting some excellent information out to collectors. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/139476-here-we-go-again-another-luxenberg-jump-wing/?hl=%2Bluxenberg+%2Bjump+%2Bwing http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/131767-luxenberg-hallmarked-jump-wing/?hl=%2Bluxenberg+%2Bjump+%2Bwing http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/319599-officers-equipment-company-metal-dies-sold-on-ebay/?hl=%2Bluxenberg+%2Bjump+%2Bwing&do=findComment&comment=2567530 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/44492-rare-luxenberg-bombadier-or-not/?hl=%2Bowner+%2Bluxenberg&do=findComment&comment=341298 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnman Posted June 7, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 7, 2019 Those who presume to do evil, stealing the thoughts given individuals according to the intellect, understanding and wisdom God has given them in pursuit of those areas of excellence, in this case the preservation of authentic history, these saboteurs shall always be met with the justice of universal mistrust which brings isolation and paranoia and deterioration of the mind and spirit. Forget about this person you speak of, and continue to shed light on the darkness that he attempts, along with his patrons, to pass as verity, as truth, as authenticity. For justice shall arrive in the timing decreed by the One whose Justice is made sure by omnipotence. The justice which makes us collectors stand in awe and preserve those through whom that Justice is purveyed, a military set against evil as a bulwark preserving righteousness, as our nation's military has so often had the task thereof if not restrained by the selfish interests of politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted June 10, 2020 Another one of these paratrooper wings has sold on eBay for $221.50 with 15 bids. https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-sterling-silver-pin-Back-Jump-Wings-Paratrooper-ww2-airborne-101st-82nd-/224033717397?nordt=true&nma=true&si=L6uPmTztxQNPN833zQGjuYReitc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted June 11, 2020 Share #14 Posted June 11, 2020 On 6/7/2019 at 12:34 AM, mtnman said: Those who presume to do evil, stealing the thoughts given individuals according to the intellect, understanding and wisdom God has given them in pursuit of those areas of excellence, in this case the preservation of authentic history, these saboteurs shall always be met with the justice of universal mistrust which brings isolation and paranoia and deterioration of the mind and spirit. Forget about this person you speak of, and continue to shed light on the darkness that he attempts, along with his patrons, to pass as verity, as truth, as authenticity. For justice shall arrive in the timing decreed by the One whose Justice is made sure by omnipotence. The justice which makes us collectors stand in awe and preserve those through whom that Justice is purveyed, a military set against evil as a bulwark preserving righteousness, as our nation's military has so often had the task thereof if not restrained by the selfish interests of politicians. Amen Brother. Your words are finely crafted and right as rain. Thank you. I see this is a creation casted by the one who shall go nameless who makes fakes... Yes fakes all day long. Its so obviously cast that I wonder why folks dont see it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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