05-09-2011, 04:23 PM (This post was last modified: 09-24-2011, 04:30 PM by EricFG.)
What can you guys tell me about these two?
I'm pretty sure they would be 50s-era issues and if so I'd expect a stamped design with a sort of mirror reverse. If I'm right about the 50s date I'd also expect a screwpost and plate, not the 60s/70s pin.
What do you think?
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05-11-2011, 05:12 PM (This post was last modified: 05-11-2011, 05:20 PM by EricFG.)
Avers 8 does verify the pinback mounting system. No reverse image, alas.
Also, 'radio engineering armies for Generals and officers'
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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.'
Thanks. I see some major differences on the reverse.
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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.'
Here's a set I lost out on eBay recently. Wanted to add the images before they disappeared.
I think they are all good, and now we have seen quite a few different variations.
BTW, this set went for a whopping $75. (My high bid was $53 :( )
"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.'
IMO, this should be moved to the (non-fake) badges section for reference there.
Unless someone spots something unkosher.
"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.'
EricFG Wrote:Here's a set I lost out on eBay recently. Wanted to add the images before they disappeared.
I think they are all good, and now we have seen quite a few different variations.
BTW, this set went for a whopping $75. (My high bid was $53 :( )
Eric, 1 and 3 could be variations I haven't encountered before, but I don't feel good about them.
It was the wear on #3, the non-mirror reverse, the uncommon(ly faked(?)) nut markings, and a gist I got on a Russian forum that had me feeling that $50 was a safe number for me. Although there certainly are red flags there as well.
Also, this came as part of a huge lot from the same seller where he a lot of good stuff and no obvious fakery.
Not that that means anything.
"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.'
Here's another image from ebay:
Wildly overpriced, IMO, at $80, especially considering the damage.
I'm adding the image just to have a reference of images for this seldom-seen signals badge that I'd really like to get.
"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.'