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[bastogne]

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opinions on this one ..I saw this at a show this morning
it was from a very reputable dealer …Typically i don't not have any interest in these because of the fakes …is this a good one it was offered at 400…
thanks a lot

[bastogne]

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Thanks members ….

[Hagrid]

Hello Bastogne!
Judging the oxidation on the reverse and some traits on the front (laurel leaves, shape of prop and others) I would think this is an magnetic example (silvered sheet iron), that - according to Previtera - was made by Deumer. They usually have a die flaw on the right side of the crown - in this case it's not as pronounced, allowing the assumption that it's an earlier specimen.
The badge is OK (imo), the price is subject to ones personal valuation.
Regards
Hagrid

[bastogne]

Thanks (pilots badge )

Thanks for the useful information …any more opinions before i pull the trigger ??

[otter76]

I like it as well. Nice patina. Market price in my opinion

[phild]

It's a nice condition original badge as others have stated and I think at a very good price. I differ from others in that I think this one is plated tombac or maybe even Alpacca ("German Silver"), but a magnet would at least rule in or out iron.

Lastly I don't know that this variation is pre-1919 ( I hope that it is as I have some!) and I have long suspected more like later 20s thru 30s......but I can not be sure. Likewise I simply have never any evidence that this type or other types of one piece stamped badges were actual award badges, but many obviously think that they are.

[Hagrid]

(...) I differ from others in that I think this one is plated tombac or maybe even Alpacca ("German Silver"), but a magnet would at least rule in or out iron. (...)

It´s hard to tell by the pictures, but I interpreted the brown stains on the reverse (especially around the hinge) as rust...
Like you mentioned already: A magnet will tell it right away.
Regards
Hagrid

[bastogne]

Thanks Members

Members Thanks for the help on the purchase …this jem now sits on my to shell
FYI ….NON magnetic ….german silver ….