Budapest Campaign shield

[Vakond]

Im doing a study around the battle of Budapest and got into the issue about the Budapest Campaign Arm shield 1944/1945. As there are some around on the Internet Im interested if some one know a more complete story of these.

Although never officially issued was there any production of them? I have various sources that says that a small number was made but never issued since the axis lost the city. Also on the Gellert museum in Budapest they have one that are thought to be a real one (See pic).

If produced, can anyone specify any numbers and/or location of the production?

If there are only copies or fakes can some one give me a small brief on when these were made and how to identify different versions?

I have seen a few, all lacking the swastika that are quite brutally filed off. How come? Also some have holed drilled in them at different locations. Why?

Some have a remains of what looks like silver coating. Why is this?

100 Thanks in advance.

Vakond (The Mole)

[natod]

You are right - it is not an official issue. But some badges was produced. And of course a lot of fakes on the market.
What is the difference - you have to have an experience ...

[post]

If you have some documents related to the shield the price will be a few thousands.
If not - $100-$150.

[ross]

I founded one reference with information what for sample was produced 4 samples, but in some regiments the people was made it them self.
Is it mean what this shield is a good collectors choice?