Hi Guys:
My collector friend just purchased this HSF by RS&S which I know is original. I believe it's a type 1 by the ball hinge and krimped catch. My question is that it has what appears to be some sort of clear coating that was applied to the obverse of the badge and the long term result is the guilt finish being absorbed by the fine zinc badge making the gold finish very dull. Does anyone else have one manufactured like this one ? This is the second one I've seen like this both very close to mint state. On my friend's badge breast feathers are visible on the eagle. It looks like the gilt was applied to the zinc badge then coated with some sort of clear coat. I also own the same badge but my guilt finish is more pronounced with some gold shine, and seems to be, being absorbed by the plain finish on the destroyer, like most badges loose their finish. I'm wondering if there were different techniques used at different times to manufacture this type badge? eg guilt finish then clear coat. #2 clear coat ship then apply the guilt finish. ?????? Your comments appreciated. First up my friends badge obverse
My collector friend just purchased this HSF by RS&S which I know is original. I believe it's a type 1 by the ball hinge and krimped catch. My question is that it has what appears to be some sort of clear coating that was applied to the obverse of the badge and the long term result is the guilt finish being absorbed by the fine zinc badge making the gold finish very dull. Does anyone else have one manufactured like this one ? This is the second one I've seen like this both very close to mint state. On my friend's badge breast feathers are visible on the eagle. It looks like the gilt was applied to the zinc badge then coated with some sort of clear coat. I also own the same badge but my guilt finish is more pronounced with some gold shine, and seems to be, being absorbed by the plain finish on the destroyer, like most badges loose their finish. I'm wondering if there were different techniques used at different times to manufacture this type badge? eg guilt finish then clear coat. #2 clear coat ship then apply the guilt finish. ?????? Your comments appreciated. First up my friends badge obverse
, these awards are hard too find with a decent finish.
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