Navy Mine Clearing Badge

Nota Bene · 11-09-2002, 08:37 PM

Gentlemen,

This looks like a standard issue 1975 Mine Clearing Badge:

... well, it's not. Look at the back of the suspension. These copies were made in the early 90s. I have also seen them with the "Made in..." erased, which of course left ugly marks on the back.

Reverse of a legit badge:

dannybou · 11-01-2005, 03:33 PM

Here is the reverse of another. I believe it to be a restrike as it is quite different from the reverse posted by Alexei.

Nota Bene · 11-01-2005, 04:52 PM

Danny,

Looks like it... Is it possible to see the back of the suspension?

Alexei

dannybou · 11-03-2005, 08:11 AM

I've asked for more scans and got it. It is definitely a copy with the "Made in the USSR" mark on the back. To stay away from this one.

Nota Bene · 11-05-2005, 07:28 PM

Danny,

Thanks! I thought so.

Alexei

dannybou · 11-06-2005, 09:51 PM

And they still managed to sell for $14....

Nota Bene · 11-08-2005, 01:31 PM

All I can say is Ouch!

Alexei

11-06-2005, 09:51 PM	#6
dannybou Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 284	And they still managed to sell for $14.... __________________ A collector from Québec!!

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