Tinnies Gautag Mai 1938 Leipiz Tinnie for review

[Snoman]

One of my favorite badges.Do you think it's authentic?

Thanks for looking.

Steve

[piekenier]

Looks authentic. What material .Plastic?

[Snoman]

Aluminum,I think.

[Jock Auld]

Steve,

Is that laquer on the front?

The back is fun, the difference in the pin condition in contrast with the rest of the badge, I am sure the pin was always there since it was made though and pictures are always different to in the hand.

What do you think yourself about it?

Jock

[Snoman]

Jock

I'm really not sure.It comes from a reputable source.

The "finish" on the obverse is from a touch of Vasoline.I was treating some of my zincers and got carried away.

Regards,Steve

[Jock Auld]

Steve,

Whats one of them?

I think it is ok or are they actually copying tinnies to this degree as well, probably but only really rare stuff I would have thought?

Can you post a picture without the vasaline?

I am not sure what you could put on Aluminum to prevent corrosion, possibly just a storage issue away from any damp?

Jock

[Wood]

Looks OK to me. Material is zinc.

Pete

Edited August 27, 2014 by Wood

[Snoman]

Here it is without the Vasoline.As Pete correctly points out,it is zinc.Re: fakes-In my travels,I was surprised to find many low-priced items faked,crudely,but why bother???I do think this one is good.

Best regards,Steve