10-22-2007, 01:05 AM
The article states "The badge is almost identical in design to the 1966 badge, but it was struck in bronze and has a bright finish. Moreover, the "50" filled in red was added to the bottom of the obverse of the pendant, and the grid lines of the globe are raised..."
I've had my badge since '99 and bought if for next to nothing. I can't see why anyone would have forged it. I've wondered about the irregularity and presence of the blue finish (see my photo above). It is definitely bronze, however.
I can't tell by the photo color from what metal your badge was struck. If it is anything, but "heavy" bronze I'd be suspect.
As the article states, there were only 98 veterans living when this badge came out. I can't see a whole bunch of room for variations, so I'm inclined to think one of us has a real sample, but not both.
Anybody else have any ideas?:idea
I've had my badge since '99 and bought if for next to nothing. I can't see why anyone would have forged it. I've wondered about the irregularity and presence of the blue finish (see my photo above). It is definitely bronze, however.
I can't tell by the photo color from what metal your badge was struck. If it is anything, but "heavy" bronze I'd be suspect.
As the article states, there were only 98 veterans living when this badge came out. I can't see a whole bunch of room for variations, so I'm inclined to think one of us has a real sample, but not both.
Anybody else have any ideas?:idea
