Driver's Proficiency Badge Original?

[Robert P.]

Hello men,

I just picked up this driver's badge, and don't know a thing about them. I've done some searches and to my knowledge this looks OK I guess. It has similar pebbling as does a wound badge. What are your opinions? And, can anyone guess the grade? It's non-magnetic.

Robert

[blutundehre]

Looks good to me, don't recall ever seeing repros of these, but I'm sure someone makes them. Grade is anyones guess, just look for traces under a jewelers loop. Maybe slight traces of gold, but you are in a better position to make that call.

[Robert P.]

Looks good to me, don't recall ever seeing repros of these, but I'm sure someone makes them. Grade is anyones guess, just look for traces under a jewelers loop. Maybe slight traces of gold, but you are in a better position to make that call.

I have a 10X loupe, and my best quess would be silver. But it's hard to be certain as zinc absorbs washes over time. Silver is still just a guess.

Thank you!
Robert

[blutundehre]

I have a 10X loupe, and my best quess would be silver. But it's hard to be certain as zinc absorbs washes over time. Just a guess.

Thank you!
Robert

Yeah and that's about all you can do is guess, zincers are unforgiving to the finish.
Dave

[Robert P.]

Thanks Dave,

It's originality was my real concern.

My best,
Robert

[blutundehre]

No problem Robert,

Here is my little collection of these

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[Robert P.]

Mint, with packets! Very nice examples. I think these proficiency badges are underated to say the least. A man sitting behind the wheel in a halftrack doesn't have much of a chance defending himself when ambushed.

Robert

[blutundehre]

Thanks Robert, I too believe these are under rated, but it's probably because there is no eagle or swas. Let's face it, not much of a design there, a steering wheel and laurel leaves.
Dave

[Woolgar]

Nice badges guys I look forword to having one or two in my collection very soon

Nick