Thoughts on WWI GWB (Cut Out)

[Gary B]

Hi,

Any thoughts on this cut out GWB?

Opinions appreciated.

Gary B

[Don D.]

Sure looks new.

[muzrub]

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

Cheers,

Jamie.

[Gary B]

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

Gary B

[Gary B]

No opinions?

Gary B

[sshort]

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

[pzrwest]

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

[Kraal]

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.

[Gary B]

Could it be a 30s/40s piece?

Gary B

[Kraal]

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

[Don D.]

Here is the mintest one that I own. It has darken a bit over time.

[Don D.]

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.

[Gary B]

Hi Don,

Thanks for posting your comments and badge for comparison.

Nice badge!

Gary B

[Don D.]

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.

[Bill M]

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...