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[willcpfc]

I got this veeeery cheap as a 'blind' purchase. I would appreciate any comments. It is unmarked and a bit salty

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[willcpfc]

I braved the elements and got some natural light pics!

[Mike75]

looks like original, maker is unknown
KR Mike

[willcpfc]

Thanks Mike, it 'feels' original, if that makes sense? Its very well worn but I think its little details still shine though. For what I paid it was no matter real or not

[Basse]

Looks like a Biedermann & co bagde

[willcpfc]

Thanks its ok for the £10 I paid. Any idea if its early or late war please?

[kenneth wolfe]

Rudolf Karneth 100% but the badge is in terrible condition

[willcpfc]

I cannot deny she is a salty one....or with 'character'
just pleased its right, thanks for input guys

[Basse]

why a Karneth Im looking in Franks book. There are three massive Karneth bagdes. two of them have another hinge, a kugelscharnier. If I compare the head at the Karneth 1.9.5 bagde and willcpfcs GAB - they do not look the same
Why not a Biedermann & co 1.27.2 in Franks book?

[Graeme]

why a Karneth Im looking in Franks book. There are three massive Karneth bagdes. two of them have another hinge, a kugelscharnier. If I compare the head at the Karneth 1.9.5 bagde and willcpfcs GAB - they do not look the same
Why not a Biedermann & co 1.27.2 in Franks book?

The B&Co connection is very flimsy, and until further evidence turns up, most guys would not accept it as solid evidence imo, just something to keep in mind. I think Mike is correct, an unknown maker, and likely ground dug.

Can we see various close ups of the hinge if possible please.

cheers
Graeme

[Wim Vangossum]

I agree with Graeme. That Bierdermann theory is based on one piece of an envelope if I remember it right. Thise is a clear unknown maker #10 in Frank's English edition of his book.

Regards, Wim

[willcpfc]

Here are some pics of the hinge at the limit of my camera's capability.

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[stewy]

Ground dug unknown maker #10 for me too. Stewy