Volhynia Life-Guard Regiment

[Sub Bill]

I find this badge from the Volhynia Life-Guard Regiment interesting as I purchased it some time back from a local dealer.
What is the actual name of this badge?
As with anything, I am concerned as to whether it is a reproduction or not.
Have any reproductions ever been seen and to what numbers?
What is the name inscribed on the badge?
If real, how can one research a name inscribed on it?
Also what is the estimated value?
Regards,
Sub Bill

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[robert]

For your pictures the badge is a copy.
You can put more details photos.

[Sub Bill]

Bigger Photos. Educate me. Compare this reproduction to an authentic badge. Who is making reproductions, how and where? Is there a market for these reproductions and is there a value? What is the quality of this reproduction? Is there any reason I should not destroy this badge to keep the uneducated (like myself) from thinking it is an original?
Regards,
Sub Bill

[robert]

How can I say where made a fake badges? Nobody advertise it.
I told you my opinion - it is only opinion and not a Certificate of Authenticity.

[Sub Bill]

Robert,
No problem, we can't learn if we do not ask the questions.
Does this badge as it is, have any value?
How can I spot a fake in the future?
If anyone else has opinions, please jump in, it would be greatly appreciated.

[robert]

The original badge cost $3000+.
The copy is $300-$400.
It is impossible (for me) to explain all situation how recognize the fake.
I spent 10 years for that.

[Sub Bill]

Robert,
Thank you for the information. Can you give me just a few pointers on my piece that make it unmistakeably a fake?
Regards, Sub Bill

[robert]

Please look at
http://book.ua-ru.com/1.0.Infantry/1.1. ... .1.4/1.php