Fake "Excellent" Badges.
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Fake "Excellent" Badges.
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04-28-2008, 06:05 AM
and number two badge.
Brendan
"If we come to a minefield, our infantry attacks exactly as it were not there."
Marshall Geogi Zhukov to General Eisenhower, 1945 
05-24-2008, 08:36 AM
Norm,
I'm still having problems figuring these out. Let's just say that I like the first one, and that I have some "uneasiness" about the second one. Marc 
I've got a nice excellent driver's badge as well that I display with my WW2 ODMs. I've attached some images for comparison.
You might notice some subtle differences: front axle, front fender, windscreen, and a small, inverted V in the wreath at 12 o'clock above the white enamel circle. I take all these differences as variations from different dies used by different manufacturers in different eras. The discussion about this badge appears here: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...#post62383 Igor has (or had) some nice images of Otlichnik badges for reference, and I think the Mondvor site has some as well. edit: BTW, I like to think mine is from WW2 era although I can't remember why I decided that was the case.
"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.'
05-24-2008, 03:15 PM
Norm,
For whatever reason, I don't like your Truck Driver's badge very much: screwpost, solder, enamel, details (or lack thereof) in the H&S, truck etc. Once again, not my area of highest competency, but personally, I'd give this one a miss. Marc 
06-26-2008, 05:58 AM
Hello,
I`ve purchased this one quite some time ago, but I don`t know much about how to recognize a good one, because I usually do collect soviet orders and medals... is it genuine, or a fake ? Jens
06-26-2008, 10:13 AM
Jens,
I think that it is :thumbsdown The screwpost attachment is apparently not what it should be. Marc |
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