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Zinc...Next time you go to Hamburg send me a note.I will give you a small,small list.To far for me to swim .Nice group. don

Nice ones Ronald.I do like that black 3 stripe.I have seen a couple on the forums and would love to add to collection.I got a silver marked four ,but I think it is a zincer.Do not make me get up and look. don

Might have to start collecting bars in my old age It will be here soon More stuff to collect don

A nice collection paul.I keep a couple of fakes in my cases to remind myself to do more homework when I buy. don

How about some close up shots? don

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Great on a bar also

Nice badge to start in the hobby.

A great read.Thanks don

Some more info from the book

Nice clear pictures Mike. I hope some other members will be able to add to the thread. It would be nice to have lots of examples of this badge for those who would like To purchase one for comparison. On two occasions I have seen them go for over $125 US. At that price one would hope the monks did make it. The Badge looks like it was made out of real wound badge, but I Don?t know the maker. don

Mike I do belive the story in the book.My point is how do know for sure at $130 a pop that those monks made those badges.If the badges are going for a good price I am sure someone some where will try and make some.The point of this topic was to get opinions. don

The back....I do not plan to buy one.

No such badge was awarded to chaplains or priests. There is a good write up about them in Hamelmans wound badge book. The story goes some monks after the war made them Up out black wound badge stocks that were stored in a monastery to help support Their monastery. I have seen them go for around $130 in some auctions. Anyways here is a shot of one. Did monks make it? I have no idea. Looks like a real badge that was cut up to me. don

You have to many now Give it to me if you dont like it don

Thanks Darrell I guess if someone would like to compare a l58 they can come here don

Thanks George. don

So there were a few mounted that way Rick?Is there any change in value of a bar when a medal is not mounted to the book? Thanks don

Nice group George.Can you show a shot of the back don

A fine collection Mike.A good example of the helmet types. don

The back

Forgot the worn out zinc gold

Thanks...A bit worn but thats ok. don