wschmidt Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Hello People, I had one this Galipoli, that is identical of this, but I would want more opinions:
Kev in Deva Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Can you please post a picture with the pin open? Appears to be a painted brass back. Kevin in Deva.
Josef Rietveld Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 I have no problem with this one. One of the known variants stamped BB&Co josef
Kev in Deva Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Hallo Josef, 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:
wschmidt Posted October 31, 2010 Author Posted October 31, 2010 Hello Kevin, I don't have this award with me. I'm looking to buy it. You see some danger problem with it? Regards, William
militaria0815 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Hallo Josef, 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. Who would see the back when it is worn??? :whistle: :whistle:
IrishGunner Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 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...
Brian Wolfe Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 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
Brian Wolfe Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 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
IrishGunner Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 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. Good luck!
Brian Wolfe Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 The reverse. Mine is missing the pin as you can see. However, it show up the company marks clearly. REgards Brian
IrishGunner Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I like the second one better...much better. Thanks for the info on the silvering - I've learned something.
Kev in Deva Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Who would see the back when it is worn??? :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:
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now