Canada Fender Badge repro?

[Darryldh]

What do the experts think? Based on the two that I have owned, it seems to have features not consistent with genuine badges.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2640274

Certainly not making accusations or wanting to ruffle any feathers, but want potential purchasers to be informed.

My opinion on evidence supporting it being non genuine are:
- recessed "matte" area is rougher and more "shiny/polished" than expected
- inconsistent letter sizes on the Aristocast text
- random dot preceding the "W" of Winnipeg
- back of the badge is more textured and shiny than expected
- the "W" and "A" both have complete cutouts of enclosed spaces, whereas all originals I have seen had metal filled in these gaps.

I can say though, if it is not genuine, is is the closest I have seen to looking original. Even has two mounting posts, rather than the three most reproductions have.

[EverettB]

Not an expert but looks like a repro to me

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I believe there are several other incorrect things too

A couple more pics I found of known originals:

I did not read your list first but I noticed several of the things you listed looking at the photos above.
Your list is more complete.

I wonder if this is made by that guy on eBay that keep making fake VW dealer badges and selling them as originals?
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[Darryldh]

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Total repro... and an ugly one at that!
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