J Temple-West Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Finding an original by this maker is becoming increasingly more difficult. I?ve been asked on many occasions to authenticate badges that are supposedly by ?Osang? and nine times out of ten they turn out to be fake? so I thought a look at what I consider to be a classic Fallschirmsch?tzenabzeichen by ?G.H Osang ? Dresden? would be helpful.To this end?Made of zinc with plated wreath... the obverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J Temple-West Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Catch and catch plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Typical "Osang" rivet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Maker mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Great shots as usual JTW! I'll offer mine up here for observation as well, if you don't mind.ERIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Gordon Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Very useful comparison shots guys. Can this be saved somewhere for handiness for everyone to access when needed?Richps Lovely badges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Eric, welcome home! I trust the season went well?Superb gilding on your early example. I?ll have to get the pot of gold paint out and have a go at refinishing my eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Eric, welcome home! I trust the season went well?Superb gilding on your early example. I?ll have to get the pot of gold paint out and have a go at refinishing my eagle. Thanks J, and yes, another banner year I'm proud to say! Yeah, this is one, if not the best, eagles I've personally come across on an Osang Para. I've had this badge a very long time and would be hard pressed to find another like it, especially now adays! Jeeeze, where have all the Para Badges gone? - good ones that is (Cheers Rich!)ERIC Edited January 28, 2008 by ERIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Here's one of the most common "Osang" fakes I've seen lately. I've added this to the Para Badge thread in the "FAKES" area as well.ERIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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