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    Gold Bullion Age

    Hi guys,

    Im setting up my reenactment tunic, but I absolutely hate that shiny new gold bullion look that there always is. I want to try and age it, make it look good and vintage. Is there anybody that can give me some tips on this?

    Ill attach an image of the kind of gold look that I want to try and replicate.

    Cheers
    Michael
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    yes...try historicalmilitaria an Italian company. see does great tarnished bullion. Birgit is her name

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      #3
      Im amazed at some of the stuff they have there! The KM Breast eagle based on Buchtings is stunning! Definitely be buying from there. Thanks

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        If you truly want to put on an impression as it would have looked in the day, you had better get used to the shiney gold stuff, since that's what it actually looked like when it was originally worn. No way around it. Do you really think the Reichsmarschall would have worn tarnished insignia? No way!! Keep in mind that the original insignia as you know it shows the age of 70 years, give or take a few. When the "real people" wore it, it was brand new, or almost.

        Steve
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          Originally posted by Steve Sherlock View Post
          If you truly want to put on an impression as it would have looked in the day, you had better get used to the shiney gold stuff, since that's what it actually looked like when it was originally worn. No way around it. Do you really think the Reichsmarschall would have worn tarnished insignia? No way!! Keep in mind that the original insignia as you know it shows the age of 70 years, give or take a few. When the "real people" wore it, it was brand new, or almost.

          Steve
          not really.....look at some period pics of Rommel and the damage the sun has done to his bullion...almost turned dark brown...it didn't take long to weather in the field.

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            Oh yeah I knew that it would have been nice and shiny in the period. I just prefer that used look, the slightly aged and weathered colour.

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              Originally posted by DasReichSS View Post
              Oh yeah I knew that it would have been nice and shiny in the period. I just prefer that used look, the slightly aged and weathered colour.
              Yeah, I understand, and agree with you. It does look cool, the "salty" look which shows you've been around a while. Of course, if one is wearing bullion insignia it will tarnish a bit over the years. To that extent I understand Obersalzberg's comment. But when you are a field marshal you can get away with it in the field. I know the Rommel Africa uniform he's referring to, but the really tarnished insignia is an exception - you typically won't find insignia looking like that on the continent, or worn by less than senior rank.

              For the most part though, officer's kept their uniforms in top condition. They were, after all, German officers.

              On a side note, the best example of an American General getting away with wearing very tarnished bullion work is General MacArthur. His khaki visored cap which he wore for years is famous.

              Steve

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              Last edited by Steve Sherlock; 02-06-2013, 01:58 AM. Reason: adding additional wisdom
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