Eric Stahlhut Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 in relatively good shape. some flaking of paint, but enamel is mostly intact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eric Stahlhut Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 hinge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Congratulations Eric, great example! Edited January 26, 2010 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 thanks, hardy these are somewhat difficult to find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolewts58 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 This badge is unfortunately a well-made, but well-known copy from ordensammler.com. http://www.ordensammler.com/html/grodno.htmlhttp://www.ordensammler.com/html/grodno.html The tell-tale signs are the shallowness of the stamping and soft detail on the reverse, the ghost image of the cross on the reverse and the chemically oxidized wreath. They never had this kind of finish. The wreath was silvered and then painted black. The black is usually worn away on most badges to reveal the silvered brass. These fakes turn up on eBay all the time and are available from a number of known, spurious dealers. Here is what I believe to be a genuine badge. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-12700-0-76677200-1356580616.jpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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