Gordon Williamson Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 This one just sailed into port today.I really like my Tombak piece by Schwerin, but it has definitely "been there" and although that's one of the reasons I like it so much, I've been looking around for a Tombak piece in really good condition and this one finally came up.It has spent the last 60+ years pinned through the leather of an SA belt, along with other naval badges which were placed there by the Vet who brought them back as a souvenir of his service.The level of gilt finish still remaining is superb, and although it can't really be seen on these scans, the edge of the eagles wing, the swas and the binding to the base of the wreath are all burnished.A real "sleeper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gordon Williamson Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Not easy to pick out but you can just about see burnishing to the swas and base of the wreath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Beautiful example Gordon. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hello!GordonAmazing new addition,congrats. All the best Nesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 That is a nice looking badge Gordon.As you mentioned,i bet the scans do not do the badge credit.I have a couple of these "Junckers" with the polished highlights and they are certainly nicer looking in hand.Regards,Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Gordon,That's a beauty! Congratulations on a fine new acquisition.Best Regards,Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardT Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Really nice badge Gordon. It made me dig my Juncker out and take a closer look as I had never really noticed the burnish of the swastika, binding and wing edge. Low and behold it was there on mine as well and quite visible even though I hadn't noticed.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I also like the amount of bluing remaining on the pin. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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