Badge "Honoured Railworker". - Page 3

Alfred · 02-04-2007, 02:03 PM

Hello,

looks like a copy made out of ZAMAK? (Zinc, Aluminium, Magnesium and Copper)
Any oppinions?

regards
Andreas

Nota Bene · 02-04-2007, 02:31 PM

Andreas,

I believe it's perfectly genuine.

Alexei

Greg Collins · 03-27-2007, 08:24 PM

I have been collecting badges along side orders and medals since I began, and have recently become interested in this type of badge. From what I can see, and from what has been said in this forum, there doesn't seem to be too much interest (at least to date) in forging these. Am I correct in thinking this?

Lapa · 03-28-2007, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Collins

...From what I can see, and from what has been said in this forum, there doesn't seem to be too much interest (at least to date) in forging these. Am I correct in thinking this?

Greg,

These badges, although not costing thousands, are somewhat valuable. As such, it is a profitable endeavor to forge them. Remember that they forge things costing far less than these are worth...

I have seen a few fakes of these here in St Petersburg.

Marc

Greg Collins · 03-28-2007, 06:55 AM

Thanks, Marc. In the near future, I may post a couple of images to "run by you" prior to purchasing to get your opinion.

tanja76 · 08-17-2007, 09:13 AM

Hello, I have a variation without red suspension.

ericlida · 08-17-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanja76

Hello, I have a variation without red suspension.

I am not sure about this one. It looks like a home made variation.
Also, there is no such variation in the literature of Railroad awards.
Eric

tanja76 · 08-17-2007, 01:47 PM

Once again a few pictures
The insignia has the line for the number,
the number is missing.

ericlida · 08-17-2007, 02:55 PM

Tanja
The line is exectly where the number should be, but not the srewback. There was NO screwback in this variation. Earlier variations - YES.
The badge is original. However, the screwback is home made. Maybe the attachment ring was broken, or other reason.

EricFG · 08-17-2007, 03:30 PM

So little chance the awardee broke his suspension and improvised a repair? (or prefered it that way)

03-27-2007, 08:24 PM	#23
Greg Collins Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Virginia Age: 70 Posts: 744	I have been collecting badges along side orders and medals since I began, and have recently become interested in this type of badge. From what I can see, and from what has been said in this forum, there doesn't seem to be too much interest (at least to date) in forging these. Am I correct in thinking this? __________________ "We are Marching for the Victory of Communist Labour" V.I. Ulyanov (Lenin)

03-28-2007, 06:55 AM	#25
Greg Collins Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Virginia Age: 70 Posts: 744	Thanks, Marc. In the near future, I may post a couple of images to "run by you" prior to purchasing to get your opinion. __________________ "We are Marching for the Victory of Communist Labour" V.I. Ulyanov (Lenin)

08-17-2007, 03:30 PM	#30
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	So little chance the awardee broke his suspension and improvised a repair? (or prefered it that way) __________________ "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.'

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02-04-2007, 02:31 PM	#22
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Andreas, I believe it's perfectly genuine. Alexei

08-17-2007, 02:55 PM	#29
ericlida Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Age: 71 Posts: 761	Tanja The line is exectly where the number should be, but not the srewback. There was NO screwback in this variation. Earlier variations - YES. The badge is original. However, the screwback is home made. Maybe the attachment ring was broken, or other reason.

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