I can't say anything about the 1935 issues - excellent fakes exist, and I will most likely not be able to tell them from scans. 1968 variations are also being fakes, but so far I have only seen aluminum copies with cold enamel.
05-31-2009, 01:58 PM (This post was last modified: 05-31-2009, 06:16 PM by EricFG.)
I got 5 of these today. I'm just a beginner when it comes to para badges but I don't see any overt signs of fakeness.
If anyone can comment on specific criteria for the awarding of these individually, and the possible era I'd be in your debt. :thumbsup
And so, on with the para-show.....:)
Para badge 1:
The plane is part of the badge.
"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.'
05-31-2009, 02:00 PM (This post was last modified: 05-31-2009, 06:15 PM by EricFG.)
And here is badge 2:
The canopy reads: ПАРАШЮТИСТ ОТЛИЧНИК - THE PARACHUTIST THE HONOURS PUPIL
The number "10" is a seperate piece while the plane is part of the badge.
"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.'
05-31-2009, 02:01 PM (This post was last modified: 05-31-2009, 06:16 PM by EricFG.)
And the third:
The canopy reads: ИНСТРУКТОР ПАРАШЮТИСТ - THE INSTRUCTOR THE PARACHUTIST
Both the "100" and the plane are seperate pieces.
"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.'
05-31-2009, 02:03 PM (This post was last modified: 05-31-2009, 06:17 PM by EricFG.)
Number four:
The "400" and the plane are seperate pieces.
"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.'
05-31-2009, 02:04 PM (This post was last modified: 05-31-2009, 06:18 PM by EricFG.)
5 in the series:
In this case both the number and the plane are part of the badge, not seperate
"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.'
Two more questions;
I've noticed these badges have either one or two suspension loops on the bottom for the pendant indicating the number of jumps; does that indicate age at all?
And does the shape of the parachute canopy (either round or angular) indicate age or anything else?
"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.'
