good or copy?

[Erik Mott]

Hell everone,
This is my first post here and I wanted to know what yall think of this one. We have 4 day inspection period. I gotta go to church now but here are the picturs.
Erik

[Erik Mott]

the back. Gotta go, my mom is fussn at us.

[Erik Mott]

...no maker mark.......

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Erik,

The wreath is of a design that some flight badges of an unmarked maker use, so the badge stands a chance. However, it gives me mixed feelings. I do not like the appearance of the catch and catchplate. Also the aging looks strange and artificial.

To cut it short, it is not a well and widely accepted para badge design and you will have much more fun buying a para badge that conforms with one of the known makers for this badge. I would certainly not buy this badge if I was you. There will be always somebody questioning that badge and that is not a nice feeling.

Cheers, Frank

[mott5ranch]

I emailed the seller this thread and discussed my reservations, his response to me was, "Oh well, go ahead and throw it away since it's no good."

I can't do that! Is there any way I can apply something to this zinc piece to slow down the wear? It seems like a good piece to me. A guy I know, who is a welder in a shipyard, told me he often applies a little oil to zinc annodes on steel ship hulls to slow the process of electrolisis. The totally worn zinc annodes are replaced with new ones other zinc annodes get a little coat of oil. As a ship travels through water the electrolisis will attack the weakest metal, the zinc, and not the ships steel hull. So the zinc annodes serve a purpose as the weakest metal on steel hulls. Zinc tends to wear away more quickly than other metals.

Should I try a little 10W30 motor oil like the welder suggested?
What have I got to lose?

Somebody give me some input here, please.

Gary

[mott5ranch]

I emailed the seller this thread and discussed my reservations, his response to me was, "Oh well, go ahead and throw it away since it's no good."

I can't do that! Is there any way I can apply something to this zinc piece to slow down the wear? It seems like a good piece to me. A guy I know, who is a welder in a shipyard, told me he often applies a little oil to zinc annodes on steel ship hulls to slow the process of electrolisis. The totally worn zinc annodes are replaced with new ones; other zinc annodes get a little coat of oil. As a ship travels through water the electrolisis will attack the weakest metal, the zinc, and not the ships steel hull. So the zinc annodes serve a purpose as the weakest metal on steel hulls. Zinc tends to wear away more quickly than other metals, so keeping zinc annodes on the hull will save the steel. Every year, the zinc must be inspected, oiled or replaced.

Should I try a little 10W30 motor oil like the welder suggested?
What have I got to lose?

Somebody give me some input here, please.

Gary

[Kecon]

Hi Erik and Gary

The badge you show is a good one IMO. I've been looking for
one of that maker for years. If you are not happy with it, just send
send it my way for a very nice profit. It would find a friendly home
in my camp.

Best regards
Ken

[Kecon]

Hi Gary

Sent you a PM. If you didn't receive it, please E-mail me.
For some reason my PM's don't go through.

Thanks
Ken