BLACK WOUND BADGE

[Jim P]

I have noticed a lot of knowledgable wound badge collectors here and wanted to get an opinion on this black wound badge.I have taken pictures as detailed as I can get them trying to show the hinge,clasp,(pin is missing)and what is left of the makers mark.It is just under the swaz and all I can tell is the last number is a 7,there is a number in front of it and would almost have to be a 2,3,8,9,or zero.

Any help is much appreciated,

Jim P

[Jim P]

reverse;

[Jim P]

Makers mark

[Jim P]

Close up of hinge.

[don]

I am sure I have seen this badge posted some where?

don

[Jim P]

If you are a member at MCF you may have.There was some discussion over possibly being a 107,but didn't know if they made hollow backs.After seeing the 107 hollow back here,I'm sure its not a 107.

Regards,

Jim P

Edited August 18, 2005 by Jim P

[don]

Not a 107.Check the wound badge list and see makers that end in seven.

Will look around.

don

[Ronny]

Hi Jim,

Interesting WB you got there.

Just to make things more confusing, are you

Sure on the 7? Is it possible that it is a 3 (old style)?

Maybe it is a 93, they have some different pin setups.

My 93?s have the new style of 3 (round).. And ball hinge.

I have not seen that kind of hinge you got on you?re

Badge before on type 2 1939 WB, only on EKI 1939,

Interesting.

I have two different makers ending on a 7, (black wb) 107 and 67

And I have L57 (no /) in my files.

I will do some more research and see what I can find.

Any chance for more detail pictures front and back.

Best Regards,

Ronny

[Jim P]

I guess it is possible that it is an old style"3" as I can only see the top half of it.

I will get it out and have another look with the magnifying glass.

Regards,Jim P

[Jim P]

After looking closer,the last digit is definately a 7.Still can't see the 1st digit any better.I do appreciate all the help.Thanks Don and Ronny.

Jim P