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Panzer Badge Oryginal??????
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Re: Panzer Badge Oryginal??????
Original Scholz Panzer Assault Badge ... relic condition only though.
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Re: Panzer Badge Oryginal??????
Hello there,
In my opinion, the badge first posted is NOT an authentic ground-dug Gablonz produced badge but a reproduction in poor condition. Most likely buried in the ground for some time to try and fool as being a ground-dug original, as well as hide some of the crude and obvious manufacturing mistakes. The devil is in the details, and they're trying to hide these tell-tale characteristics.
If you look at the reverse hardware, that is the initial indicating factor that this badge is not an authentic AS in a triangle produced piece. The Gablonz manufacturers ALL used a very unique catch system like the one I am showing below. It is somewhat of a counter-sunk flatwire example, and not the round "C-type" catch like the fake that started the thread. Also to note, is the lack of a block-hinge setup, but instead a ball hinge (with flat area, and not truly spherical in shape, pay attention to this trait as well)
William Kramer
In my opinion, the badge first posted is NOT an authentic ground-dug Gablonz produced badge but a reproduction in poor condition. Most likely buried in the ground for some time to try and fool as being a ground-dug original, as well as hide some of the crude and obvious manufacturing mistakes. The devil is in the details, and they're trying to hide these tell-tale characteristics.
If you look at the reverse hardware, that is the initial indicating factor that this badge is not an authentic AS in a triangle produced piece. The Gablonz manufacturers ALL used a very unique catch system like the one I am showing below. It is somewhat of a counter-sunk flatwire example, and not the round "C-type" catch like the fake that started the thread. Also to note, is the lack of a block-hinge setup, but instead a ball hinge (with flat area, and not truly spherical in shape, pay attention to this trait as well)
William Kramer
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Re: Panzer Badge Oryginal??????
I defer to William's greater knowledge on these.
Ian
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