Fake Academy Badges - Page 13

deValcourt · 06-18-2011, 09:32 PM

Don't feel too bad. I have some of these "combo" badges. My guess is that - best case scenario - if the badges were originally issued (and I don't think the first one was), then someone had the plates added afterward. The copper plate is really obviously not original to the manufacturer.

Phillip

marsino · 06-19-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by deValcourt

Don't feel too bad. I have some of these "combo" badges. My guess is that - best case scenario - if the badges were originally issued (and I don't think the first one was), then someone had the plates added afterward. The copper plate is really obviously not original to the manufacturer.

Phillip

Phillip,
you're referring to this?

deValcourt · 06-19-2011, 12:15 PM

Yes, copper tags. I know some are real and all that, but all of my allegedly post-1970s badges like these have all sorts of little problems.

Phillip

marsino · 06-19-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by deValcourt

Yes, copper tags. I know some are real and all that, but all of my allegedly post-1970s badges like these have all sorts of little problems.

Phillip

practically, are intermediate levels, reconverted.

aironmeiden · 07-14-2011, 08:59 PM

What about this one? Looks good to me... what do you think?

Lapa · 07-15-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by aironmeiden

What about this one? Looks good to me... what do you think?

It looks like the one I need :D

Marc

EricFG · 07-15-2011, 06:48 AM

How bizarre. Never seen a pin-back.

Will · 07-15-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aironmeiden

What about this one? Looks good to me... what do you think?

Good.

The Soviet Diplomatic Graduation badge is the only one that I know of that was made as a pin-back.
Perhaps the diplomats were just more aware of not wanting to punch holes in jackets in order to wear the badge !

deValcourt · 07-15-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EricFG

How bizarre. Never seen a pin-back.

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Originally Posted by Will

Good.

The Soviet Diplomatic Graduation badge is the only one that I know of that was made as a pin-back.
Perhaps the diplomats were just more aware of not wanting to punch holes in jackets in order to wear the badge !

First, the badge is great. I'd like to know what people are asking for these nowadays (you can PM if you don't mind sharing - oh, and Marc has been looking for one of these for at least a couple of years now, so if you can lend him a hand, I know he would be grateful;)).

The first of these badges (in the grey) were screw-back. It was not very long before somebody realized that the diplomatic corps folks would have to wear many different jackets depending on where and how they were stationed. The last two versions were pinback with either neatly bent excess arms or "rivets;" however, this was not a difference that can be placed accurately in time since it seems that depending on which mint made the badge decided how the pins were locked into place.

Excellent badge. Do what you can to get it if the price is right for you.:thumbsup

P.

Nota Bene · 07-17-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EricFG

How bizarre. Never seen a pin-back.

It's a later variation.

Alexei

06-18-2011, 09:32 PM	#121
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Fake Academy Badges Don't feel too bad. I have some of these "combo" badges. My guess is that - best case scenario - if the badges were originally issued (and I don't think the first one was), then someone had the plates added afterward. The copper plate is really obviously not original to the manufacturer. Phillip __________________ Phillip

06-19-2011, 12:15 PM	#123
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Fake Academy Badges Yes, copper tags. I know some are real and all that, but all of my allegedly post-1970s badges like these have all sorts of little problems. Phillip __________________ Phillip

07-15-2011, 06:48 AM	#127
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Fake Academy Badges How bizarre. Never seen a pin-back. __________________ "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.'

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