Organisational Badges SA sports badge in Silver, Type 3

[Avitas]

Hello again chaps,

I just acquired a nice SA sports badge by W.REDO in silver and thought I would post it here for discussion. Now there is some discussion about this spelling mistake (FuhRung is spelled FuhPung) in the makers mark on this style, but from what I can gather it is generally accepted as a good Redo badge. The pin/catch, concave die-struck steel construction, and details and pattern of wear and finish is exact to some known originals and I really have no worries about its originality, but still some doubt persists based on the old "Germans didn't make mistakes" argument. I have a full rant on this badge on the other forum that I will transfer over here if neccessary. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Pat

Edited March 20, 2010 by Avitas

[Avitas]

another pic of front

[Avitas]

Here is a few of the back and markings of this Werner Redo Saar-Lautern made SA badge

[Avitas]

another..

[Avitas]

and one with the pin down..

[Avitas]

This angle shows the edges a bit and the proper catch and pin assembly. Has slight leftover metal around the bottom edge, a side effect of the stamping I would wager, and the edges are crisp and solid. Again, a nice die-struck example in my books.

Pat

Edited March 20, 2010 by Avitas

[Avitas]

..and one more of the front which shows the wear and finish better. Maybe someone else has one of these "Fuhpung" versions to show as well. I eagerly await what some more seasoned vets think of this one.

Cheers!

Pat