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Navy Mine Clearing Badge
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11-10-2002, 01:37 AM (This post was last modified: 01-10-2014, 04:15 PM by CtahhR.)
Gentlemen,

This looks like a standard issue 1975 Mine Clearing Badge:

... well, it's not. Look at the back of the suspension. These copies were made in the early 90s. I have also seen them with the "Made in..." erased, which of course left ugly marks on the back.

Reverse of a legit badge:


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11-01-2005, 08:33 PM
Here is the reverse of another. I believe it to be a restrike as it is quite different from the reverse posted by Alexei.


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11-01-2005, 09:52 PM
Danny,

Looks like it... Is it possible to see the back of the suspension?

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11-03-2005, 01:11 PM
I've asked for more scans and got it. It is definitely a copy with the "Made in the USSR" mark on the back. To stay away from this one.


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11-06-2005, 12:28 AM
Danny,

Thanks! I thought so.

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11-07-2005, 02:51 AM
And they still managed to sell for $14....
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11-08-2005, 06:31 PM
All I can say is Ouch!

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