Invalid Badge

scook17 · 10-23-2006, 04:10 PM

I was offered the enclosed badge for 130 Euros (about $170). It's, apparently, and "Excellent of co-operation of Invalids badge, about 1930-38". I've not been able to find it in my badge reference books. I think this is way too much to pay, as I'm unable to verify how 'rare' this badge actually is.

Has anyone seen one before or knows a reference book it can be found in? Thanks.

Kind Regards,
Shane Cook.

***desantnik*** · 10-24-2006, 07:14 AM

Never seen anything like it. Try to get a picture of the reverse, but the white enamel just looks too white, crisp and pure for something seventy years old. Yes, I know there's a chip, but the color of the enamel spooks me.

scook17 · 10-25-2006, 02:48 PM

I managed to get a scan of the back. Here it is. I can't make out if there is actually a serial number above the screw or not.

Kind Regards,
Shane Cook.

***desantnik*** · 10-25-2006, 09:07 PM

Don't know what to tell you. Patina/metal color looks a little strange, but that could be the scan. It would be more useful to see the reverse without a screwback plate to get some clues from how the screw is affixed to the base. No ideal.

ericlida · 10-25-2006, 11:54 PM

Shane
I also thought about this badge. I would agree with Paul - I don't like the enamel. It looks too new for this "old?" badge.

Eric

10-25-2006, 11:54 PM	#5
ericlida Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Age: 71 Posts: 761	Shane I also thought about this badge. I would agree with Paul - I don't like the enamel. It looks too new for this "old?" badge. Eric Last edited by ericlida; 10-26-2006 at 05:06 AM.

10-24-2006, 07:14 AM	#2
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Never seen anything like it. Try to get a picture of the reverse, but the white enamel just looks too white, crisp and pure for something seventy years old. Yes, I know there's a chip, but the color of the enamel spooks me.

10-25-2006, 09:07 PM	#4
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Don't know what to tell you. Patina/metal color looks a little strange, but that could be the scan. It would be more useful to see the reverse without a screwback plate to get some clues from how the screw is affixed to the base. No ideal.

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