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    #1

    Thoughts on WWI GWB (Cut Out)

    Hi,

    Any thoughts on this cut out GWB?

    Opinions appreciated.

    Gary B
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    ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348
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    #2
    Sure looks new.
    pseudo-expert

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      #3
      For arguments sake, what are the chances it is new???

      Cheers,

      Jamie.

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        #4
        The finish is beautiful…just trying to determine when it was manufactured.

        Gary B
        ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348

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          #5
          No opinions?

          Gary B
          ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348

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            #6
            Hi Gary, I wouldn't buy it. Does the badge look 95 years old to you?

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              #7
              I agree with sshort. Even if stored carefully you would think there would be some aging to the badge after 95 years.

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                #8
                BUT- we all know the frosty finish EKs/RKs/DKIGs/DKIS from WW2 Ära have, and the silver frosting remains totally awesome and shiny if it's not rubbed/scratched or something similar. If this GWB is one of the later pieces- why couldn't there be a gold finish with the same conservating and resistant to patina ability?

                I like it. And I can see no typical repaint mistakes.

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                  #9
                  Could it be a 30s/40s piece?

                  Gary B
                  ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348

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                    #10
                    I think so. Was the same time when the first frosted deumer eks arrived. There are also frosty silver SWB, so why not a GWB with the same colour appearance and structure

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                      #11
                      Here is the mintest one that I own. It has darken a bit over time.
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                      pseudo-expert

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                        #12
                        And to keep the conversation together: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=717279

                        Gary, I've bought from that seller before and he does get some good items but he also has some bad as well.
                        pseudo-expert

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                          #13
                          Hi Don,

                          Thanks for posting your comments and badge for comparison.

                          Nice badge!

                          Gary B
                          ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348

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                            #14
                            Thanks Gary. Just trying to help. I do notice now that the sellers photos seem to be over exposed so it may be throwing the finish color off.
                            pseudo-expert

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                              #15
                              The photo is likely not true to the badges actual appearance - I wouldn't necessarily discount it as a fake.
                              There is some wear if you look closely, mainly on the swords and helmet rim but also on the wreath. It's the reverse that's a little too sparkly, but I've a black on that has 100% finish to the reverse too (but I think that one is chemically blackened).

                              As far as the frosting, I assume we are talking about rhodium. If so, I've never seen it used on a gold award. I don't think it'd be gold after being frosted...

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