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"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - ydesyatnik - 08-03-2003
Is this a real one or a fake?
Yuri
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - Esteban_cool - 08-04-2003
Yurasha:
I´d say is a fake. I have seen other ones and the enamel is not so red. It was also more dark and slightly brilliant than the one you show.
Esteban
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - ydesyatnik - 08-04-2003
I am new to this hobby, but I understand that there are a lot of REALLY GOOD reproductions out there. This badge looks so genuine, it's a shame that it's a reproduction. Oh well, This is a way to learn I guess. Are there images of genuine OKDVA badges on this forum?
Thanks,
Yuri
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - charlet - 08-04-2003
waiting for specialists opinion, here's mine: some details aren't crisp (the hand of the rifleman for ex), the enamels work: two different colours, the one on the flag look like a restoration, the star make me think to a visor cap star! but don't forget it is only a pic (a good one indeed).
Wait for better analysis!
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - Art - 08-04-2003
Guys,
I would have to agree that it's a fake. As Charlet says, the detail is far to sloppy. Also take a look at the detail in the train track. Let's hear some more opinions either for or against authenticity.
Art
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - HuliganRS - 08-04-2003
I won't make judgement on the piece but wanted to add a different view to this thread:
Since this badge was not produced at the mint, chances are there are at least a dozen variations... Since it was made at several factories and the striking pressure and other factors vary greatly from one to another!
Just my thoughts...
Rusty.
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - charlet - 08-04-2003
Rusty you're right, let's see more pieces to compare and determine some version of fabrication. But I still don't like the star's style...
see Durov 's book p72, the details are very crisp, the star has flat edges.
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - ydesyatnik - 08-05-2003
Here is the image of this badge without the retaining washer.
Yuri
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - otlichnik - 08-05-2003
The screw-post is a concern. It apears to have a flat base attached to the screw-post itself. I think that this ia a modern phenomenon only. Does anyone know of original Soviet era badges with this type of screw-post?
Also, the spots on the back where the pins should come through look odd - like solder. Is it two-pieces or just one piece trying to look like two pieces.
Shawn
"OKDVA" Soldier's Badge - ydesyatnik - 08-05-2003
It is two piece.
Yuri