Tesla Posted April 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2020 Is this a real wing? It's currently on a bidding site and there are more pics on the site. I swear I have seen the personalized markings before but didnt think they were on a balloon wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted April 13, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2020 To me that appears like an NS Meyer restrike with a poorly stamped and incorrect Dondero hallmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff41st Posted April 13, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2020 I was wondering if it was real as well. It's getting lots of attention. At least there is a money back guarantee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted April 14, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 14, 2020 So, about 10+ years ago there where a couple of sellers on eBay ( probably the same person) who would come out with all these exotics that were always engraved check this tread : http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/21830-examples-of-fake-fantasy-reproduction-wings/ Here is and example from that thread: As you can see, same engraving style on the big letters - it's junk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted April 15, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2020 Yes, This guy's fakes tend to have all the "bells and whistles". Usually a stamped in fake hallmark of some rather rare manufacturer, a "hokey" name or phrase, and a date (in case you didn't know what period it was supposed to be from). All put on the wing with a nail or dremmel bit by someone with no skill. Sometimes its on a cast wing, sometimes on a NS Meyer restrike. But, they seem to fool a fair number of new collectors. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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