is this one original and is it an ealy or late war production please?
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Hello,
It appears to be an original by Eduard Hahn of Oberstein, only extremely pitted on the reverse. I can't see any part of the "EH' marking, which would be directly below the hinge. I have to wonder if this badge was ground-recovered and then repainted? Or possibly an excessive amount of soldering paste caused deterioration to the reverse?
Best regards,
TomMihi libertas necessest!Comment
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Here is an Eduard Hahn Black Wound Badge for comparison:Mihi libertas necessest!Comment
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with pin open:Mihi libertas necessest!Comment
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In addition to the large 'EH' marking below the hinge and the '126' marking above the catch, this badge also has a small, faint 'EH' marking on the helmet.Mihi libertas necessest!Comment
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Looks like an original to me as well, and maybe just a dirty reverse die responsible for the pitting we are seeing. Finish looks OK to me, believable texture and wear to it.
Tom, gorgeous example my friend.
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thx Tom(s)!
The owner was wounded in 1944 so maybe this is a late war EH version? The badge is presumably part of a grouping and not a dug up. I did not had it in my hands but only saw it on these pictures.Comment
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