Fake Supreme Soviet Deputy Badges

[Nota Bene]

Tal,

I don't believe the number was changed - it is heavily patinated because the original number was cut through the gold layer to the silver. I don't see any traces of old number ever been erased.

I also think the badge is genuine.

Alexei

[Tal Inbar]

I think there is something wrong regarding the H&S, and also lack of any wear and patina on the back, with the crude soldering of the screw. Thoughts?

[Nota Bene]

Tal,

I think it's probably as blurred scan. I am guessing it's OK, but am not 100% sure.

Alexei

[Tal Inbar]

The words of the seller:

"Russian Federation.Tuvin Autonom Socialist Republic Supreme Soviet Member Badge. There are text on the badge " TAP Biche Khurali" - Tuvin Autonom Republic Supreme Soviet.There is number 317 on the back side.Heavy metal,hot enamel,screw. Measurements 3.5 x 1.7 cm"

Look at the screw welding.

[Tretov]

How about this Eesti NSV badge?

[Nota Bene]

Tal,

I think it's a fake, genuine badges had thinner screwposts and used different soldering technique.

Alexei

The back. Look at the screw welding.

Tretov,

I think it is a fake, we have discussed a similar one on the previous page.

Alexei

How about this Eesti NSV badge?

[Tal Inbar]

Another fake - the best in the line.

[Nota Bene]

Tal,

Wow! This piece is quite good, even the mint mark is decent. The bad guys are getting much better. :mad: Still the lettering on the front is quite crude, especially the "short i" in the first word.

Alexei

[Keith]

Hello,
Does anyone have any opinions if this is authentic?
Thanks,
Keith

[Nota Bene]

Keith,

I don't like it - this is an earlier variation, discontinued some time in the 1960s, and it should have a different screwpost, soldered to the badge.

Alexei