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Navy Mine Clearing Badge - Nota Bene - 11-10-2002
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:
Navy Mine Clearing Badge - dannybou - 11-01-2005
Here is the reverse of another. I believe it to be a restrike as it is quite different from the reverse posted by Alexei.
Navy Mine Clearing Badge - Nota Bene - 11-01-2005
Danny,
Looks like it... Is it possible to see the back of the suspension?
Alexei
Navy Mine Clearing Badge - dannybou - 11-03-2005
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.
Navy Mine Clearing Badge - Nota Bene - 11-06-2005
Danny,
Thanks! I thought so.
Alexei
Navy Mine Clearing Badge - dannybou - 11-07-2005
And they still managed to sell for $14....
Navy Mine Clearing Badge - Nota Bene - 11-08-2005
All I can say is Ouch!
Alexei