Location of Makers Marking on 81 Black Wound Badge

[GoliFisch987]

Hello, I'm interested in buying another black wound badge and have been looking at multiple sites for some. I've found one that's got the makers mark on the pin itself and the marking is 81. I've also seen some badges that have the 81 marking on the backside of the helmet, so I'm just wondering whether or not it's normal for some manufacturers to put their marking on different locations on the badge. I also was wondering why the pin retainer seemed like it was shifter a little further down from the rim of the badge while most other examples I've seen have the pin retainer much closer to the rim.

*The first image is a close up of the pin with the mark on it. The second is another separate badge with the mark on the pin.

*The third image isn't of the one I was planning to purchase but is an example of one that's marked on the backside of the helmet.

Edited December 3, 2024 by GoliFisch987
Inserted a clearer picture of the badge with the mark on the pin.

[Fritz]

First picture is very unclear

[GoliFisch987]

I added a second image of another badge that's zoomed out a little more.

[Eddieq]

‘81’ is usually the mark for Oberhoff & Cie - I have one and it is marked on the skirt of the helmet not on the pin- I’m not saying they don’t exist but the ones I’ve seen (black and silver) have always been marked on the rear skirt of the helmet.

[Eddieq]

A quick scan of some reputable dealers on the net does reveal examples marked on the pin by this maker.

[GoliFisch987]

Ok, thank you. I'll probably go ahead and buy it then.