Badge "Honoured Railworker".

[Alfred]

Hello,

looks like a copy made out of ZAMAK? (Zinc, Aluminium, Magnesium and Copper)
Any oppinions?

regards
Andreas

[Nota Bene]

Andreas,

I believe it's perfectly genuine.

Alexei

[Greg Collins]

I have been collecting badges along side orders and medals since I began, and have recently become interested in this type of badge. From what I can see, and from what has been said in this forum, there doesn't seem to be too much interest (at least to date) in forging these. Am I correct in thinking this?

[Lapa]

...From what I can see, and from what has been said in this forum, there doesn't seem to be too much interest (at least to date) in forging these. Am I correct in thinking this?

Greg,

These badges, although not costing thousands, are somewhat valuable. As such, it is a profitable endeavor to forge them. Remember that they forge things costing far less than these are worth...

I have seen a few fakes of these here in St Petersburg.

Marc

[Greg Collins]

Thanks, Marc. In the near future, I may post a couple of images to "run by you" prior to purchasing to get your opinion.

[tanja76]

Hello, I have a variation without red suspension.

[ericlida]

Hello, I have a variation without red suspension.

I am not sure about this one. It looks like a home made variation.
Also, there is no such variation in the literature of Railroad awards.
Eric

[tanja76]

Once again a few pictures
The insignia has the line for the number,
the number is missing.

[ericlida]

Tanja
The line is exectly where the number should be, but not the srewback. There was NO screwback in this variation. Earlier variations - YES.
The badge is original. However, the screwback is home made. Maybe the attachment ring was broken, or other reason.

[EricFG]

So little chance the awardee broke his suspension and improvised a repair? (or prefered it that way)