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    Hallo Josef, :beer:

    while I am familiar with the "BB&C" stamping on the pin plate,

    have you any thoughts with regards the cracked rear of the item, looking at the damage I am (a) surprised it ever made it passed quality control, and (b) even more surprised it has no damage to the front enamel, if damaged in wear.

    Kevin in Deva. :beer:

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    Hallo Josef, :beer:

    while I am familiar with the "BB&C" stamping on the pin plate,

    have you any thoughts with regards the cracked rear of the item, looking at the damage I am (a) surprised it ever made it passed quality control, and (b) even more surprised it has no damage to the front enamel, if damaged in wear.

    Kevin in Deva. :beer:

    Who would see the back when it is worn??? :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

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    I'm no expert and still don't have one of these in my collection; though I've come close a couple times (usually out-bid or too high a price). It's on my want list, but not a high priority; so, I'm willing to wait. So, therefore, I wouldn't take a chance on this one; my spider senses just don't feel right - I'd keep waiting.

    I just don't like the pin (do those grooves suggest the original pin has been replaced). The crack on the back is undesirable and as noted by Kev - this doesn't show up as an issue with the enamel on the front - makes one wonder. And I just don't like the color of the front; shouldn't it be more silver?

    Like I said - I'm no expert - but I'd pass on this one considering there are a lot more specimens out there...

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    I'm no expert and still don't have one of these in my collection; though I've come close a couple times (usually out-bid or too high a price). It's on my want list, but not a high priority; so, I'm willing to wait. So, therefore, I wouldn't take a chance on this one; my spider senses just don't feel right - I'd keep waiting.

    I just don't like the pin (do those grooves suggest the original pin has been replaced). The crack on the back is undesirable and as noted by Kev - this doesn't show up as an issue with the enamel on the front - makes one wonder. And I just don't like the color of the front; shouldn't it be more silver?

    Like I said - I'm no expert - but I'd pass on this one considering there are a lot more specimens out there...

    I'm also no expert, however, the lack of silver finish is not a concern to me as this was probably a matter of over polishing. I posted a similar one a number of months ago and members with a lot more expertise than me were of that opinion. Having said that, and remembering that I am not an expert, I would tend to shy away from this one due to what I am seeing on the reverse. I was not aware these were being copied and if they are then this one would be one that was very well done. The enamel seems to be of top quality. I hate sitting on the fence! One side of me says go for it and the other says RUN AWAY! I hope the other members will weigh in on this debate.

    Regards

    Brian

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    Hello again.

    I have been searching through past posts and here is the link to the question I had asked about my TWM.

    http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42850&st=0&p=396374&hl=+turkish%20+star&fromsearch=1&#entry396374

    I have also added new photos here just for reference (in case other members want to see what I am talking about without checking out the link).

    Regards

    Brian

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    One side of me says go for it and the other says RUN AWAY!

    When it comes to collecting - I always listen to the RUN AWAY side if in doubt. It's like gambling - I say always bet on a sure thing. You might miss an opportunity, but you will lose less money in the long run. Just my .2 cents. :cheers: Good luck!

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    Who would see the back when it is worn??? :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

    More to the point why buy what could be a damaged or repaired example

    when with a little patient a good example will surly turn up,

    as noted above the Galipoli Star even by BB&C are not rare.

    Kevin in Deva. :beer:

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