Anti Partisan badge help

[Paul Carter]

I picked up a small group of items and most were good, but there were a couple of turds in the group. This always cast a doubt in my mind. As you can see the pin is missing, but I have found this many times on bring back badges. All the original finish is gone. These are out of my normal scope so any help would be appreciated.

[Paul Carter]

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[Paul Carter]

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[PAB_Collector]

It looks like a good a type 1.2, but the details are very soft in certain areas, I'm not sure if this is wear, a poor strike, over hand finishimg, or signs of a repro. The catch does look correct, as well as the hinge plate impression.

Clearer pictures would be nice, but I would say it's ok.

[Ludwig]

It looks like a good a type 1.2, but the details are very soft in certain areas, I'm not sure if this is wear, a poor strike, over hand finishimg, or signs of a repro. The catch does look correct, as well as the hinge plate impression.

Clearer pictures would be nice, but I would say it's ok.

I agree!

[Paul Carter]

Thanks for the help on this one. What detailed photos could I add to help out?

[Destruction]

I like it.

[PAB_Collector]

Thanks for the help on this one. What detailed photos could I add to help out?

I would like to see a really close up shot of the skull, and the upper obverse portion of the wreath.

But as I said, IMO, it is ok.

[Paul Carter]

Here are the additional photos for reference. The face of the skull appears to have worn down from wear. I have been told by several vets in the past that the reason for the broken pin / catches is many of them were "quickly" stripped from the uniforms of the surrendered soldiers so this may back up the fact this one was actually worn and not from a supply depot.

[PAB_Collector]

I have heard similiar stories, from vets, and it is quite understandable.

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Paul,

This one looks perfectly fine to me too. Too bad about the missing hardware, but the base metal, details and the catch are all what I would expect to see from an original latewar APB.

Tom

[Paul Carter]

Thanks for everyone's help. It is much appreciated. I was thinking about selling it, but may just hang onto it for a while. I know originals are not easy to find.