KDVR Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Hello friends Unfortunately I only have this picture. Is it possible to tell me out of this if it's an original or not.Many thanksKDVR
tyanacek Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Hello KDVR,Just based on the front picture alone, I see no immediate indications that this badge is fake. The detail looks acceptable and the porthole count on the ship is correct. However, without seeing a picture of the reverse, I doubt that anyone will be able to tell you whether or not the badge is original. I would never buy it based on just this one picture.Best regards,Tom
Martin W Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Hello KDVR, However, without seeing a picture of the reverse, I doubt that anyone will be able to tell you whether or not the badge is original. I would never buy it based on just this one picture.Best regards,TomI have to agree.A picture of the reverse would be really helpful here.Regards,Martin.
John R Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 I agree with the above posts, please do not buy this badge, although it looks OK, without a reverse shot and better images. John
nesredep Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Hello!I agree,do not buy this badge. All the bestNesredep
KDVR Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 hello friends I got some better pictures of the BLOCKADEBRECHER badge - and I think they look quite well. Please let me know your opinion :jumping:
Guest Darrell Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 If it was me ... I'd throw this one South and run North :unsure:
nesredep Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 If it was me ... I'd throw this one South and run North Hello!I agree. All the bestNesredep
Martin W Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) In my opinion that is not a Schwerin badge.Probably a casting from an original.The reverse hardware is incorrect,detail is weak and there appears to be "pitting" on the badge also.Regards,Martin. Edited January 9, 2009 by mwestley
tyanacek Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Better pictures make such a difference. This badge was definitely cast using an original Schwerin badge as the model. Casting flaws are everywhere on both the front and back. These flaws were not apparent in the angled shot of the front that started this thread. As Martin mentions, the attachment hardware on this badge is nothing like that found on originals. This casting also captured the soldering seepage that was present on the original badge, obscuring part of the maker markings.Best regards,Tom
John R Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) Just so you know, this is how a period badge by this maker should appear. Remember, it came in a flat back and dished back version. Edited January 9, 2009 by John Robinson
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