05-22-2008, 04:21 PM
I have checked my badge III and picture is attached. Note dark color is from the silver plate still present. I have not cleaned since the silver would clean right off and it would look that pasty yellow bronze/brass color. I'll try a digital picture.
Note also large screwnut. Interestingly this is marked Metallmark, which would imply both factories were making badges for both II and III convocations. Similarly has tighter flag-staff slot and half moon as on the previous badge.
RE reverse, it looks the same as auction piece but I can't scan screwback reverses. But checking again, the numbers are shiny/clear. This badge has been in my possession since before 2000. Shiny then, shiny today.
Reverse of (III) badge showing shiny numbers and convocation.
Note verdigris (greening) of bronze/brass near slot but shiny numbers.
Note also large screwnut. Interestingly this is marked Metallmark, which would imply both factories were making badges for both II and III convocations. Similarly has tighter flag-staff slot and half moon as on the previous badge.
RE reverse, it looks the same as auction piece but I can't scan screwback reverses. But checking again, the numbers are shiny/clear. This badge has been in my possession since before 2000. Shiny then, shiny today.
Reverse of (III) badge showing shiny numbers and convocation.
Note verdigris (greening) of bronze/brass near slot but shiny numbers.
