Guards Badges - Page 8

***desantnik*** · 07-24-2007, 07:31 AM

Yes, the reverse screwplate is not original issue.

ade stevenson · 07-24-2007, 12:03 PM

Hi Guys, I suspected that the backing plate might not original to the badge, so thanks for confirming that. I am not complaining though at the price I paid.

Cheers, Ade.

Ruiz · 08-20-2007, 08:06 AM

I think that this two Guards badge are before 1950. What is your opinion ?

Lapa · 08-28-2007, 01:29 PM

Ruiz,

I believe that these 2 badges are WW2 or immediately after it.

Marc

jefflgarrison · 09-12-2007, 07:31 AM

Got this in the mail after winning it on our Polish auction.

Can anyone figure out the screwback on this thing? What are the letters on the photo and does anyone have a similar screwback?

Lapa · 09-12-2007, 10:58 AM

Jeff,

Your badge looks good. The enamel is typical of pieces that have spent some extended amount of time buried.
As to the writing, it remids me of the stamp of some "private" (ie: not Monetniy Dvor) badge maker.

Marc

jefflgarrison · 10-10-2007, 05:18 AM

Ok, I have come across two different borders for badges that are considered WW2 variations.

A flat line border is one variation.

Here is a photo of the other border that is of interest. It is more of a braided rope look. Anyone find others?

What do you make of the metal plate in the shape of the guards badge in this photo?

What would be it's purpose?

***desantnik*** · 11-19-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefflgarrison

What do you make of the metal plate in the shape of the guards badge in this photo?

What would be it's purpose?

Simple decoration. Later generations used something like red or white plastic to highlight the badge.

EricFG · 11-19-2007, 03:27 PM

I was guessing it might have been a stiffener for use behind the uniform cloth, but the exact silhouette and the big hole had thrown me off.
I've no doubt that Paul's in the right of it.
Nice and unique in any event. :thumbsup

***desantnik*** · 11-19-2007, 04:40 PM

It may have been a stiffener too, but there is plenty of photographic evidence of demobilized troopers sporting them as highliters.

I'm guessing the big portion was cut out of the metal one to reduce the weight and that's why future generations used plastic - easier to shape and lighter.

07-24-2007, 12:03 PM	#72
ade stevenson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Derbyshire, Great Britain Age: 62 Posts: 208	Hi Guys, I suspected that the backing plate might not original to the badge, so thanks for confirming that. I am not complaining though at the price I paid. Cheers, Ade. __________________ www.2ndguards.com

11-19-2007, 03:27 PM	#79
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	I was guessing it might have been a stiffener for use behind the uniform cloth, but the exact silhouette and the big hole had thrown me off. I've no doubt that Paul's in the right of it. Nice and unique in any event. :thumbsup __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.' Last edited by EricFG; 11-20-2007 at 06:32 AM. Reason: spelling, as usual

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07-24-2007, 07:31 AM	#71
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,342	Yes, the reverse screwplate is not original issue.

08-28-2007, 01:29 PM	#74
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Ruiz, I believe that these 2 badges are WW2 or immediately after it. Marc

09-12-2007, 10:58 AM	#76
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Jeff, Your badge looks good. The enamel is typical of pieces that have spent some extended amount of time buried. As to the writing, it remids me of the stamp of some "private" (ie: not Monetniy Dvor) badge maker. Marc

11-19-2007, 04:40 PM	#80
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,342	It may have been a stiffener too, but there is plenty of photographic evidence of demobilized troopers sporting them as highliters. I'm guessing the big portion was cut out of the metal one to reduce the weight and that's why future generations used plastic - easier to shape and lighter.

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