Jake's reproduction signs are easy to tell from the real mccoys....if you have questions just ask him and he will be more than happy to help you out....he has helped me find multiple original NC shields - if you compare the originals to the reproductions there are multplie ways to tell the difference... He is the highway guru...look at his website...many of his good friends are collectors...like me...and many others on Oldgas that he helps with questions and more.