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    #16
    Originally posted by vonStubben View Post
    With no offense intended this is not necessarily so.

    I have had numerous cupal badges that were untouched since the end of the war that looked like this, I have also had others with rather dull finishes. IMO it has to do with how and where it was worn, on leave, for dress, or in the field.

    With no offence, the badge in question was definitely at least polished. The close ups show it very well, that the front was heavily polished. 70 years and no sign of oxidation on the front?


    If you want to put your head in the sand, be my guest. But the every badge collector has to be aware of the fact, that some (the understatement of the year) badges are polished/chemically cleaned to raise their value. The collector demands shiny mint badges, and shiny (not so mint) badges will be for sale...

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      #17
      Originally posted by Nordmark View Post
      With no offence, the badge in question was definitely at least polished. The close ups show it very well, that the front was heavily polished. 70 years and no sign of oxidation on the front?


      If you want to put your head in the sand, be my guest. But the every badge collector has to be aware of the fact, that some (the understatement of the year) badges are polished/chemically cleaned to raise their value. The collector demands shiny mint badges, and shiny (not so mint) badges will be for sale...
      Why 'should' there be oxidation?
      When you store something well there is no need for oxidation.

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        #18
        I revise my statement, it is a perfectly near mint badge, uncleaned and unmessed with, that was untouched before you dug it out of the woodwork. Sorry.

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          #19
          Originally posted by Nordmark View Post
          I revise my statement, it is a perfectly near mint badge, uncleaned and unmessed with, that was untouched before you dug it out of the woodwork. Sorry.
          Ok, perfect! A forum is for discussion but you don't want to... so ok. I am happy with the badge. You can search for an oxidated example.

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            #20
            Hi Jim,

            Here is IMO what a Cupal gab with similar ware to the high points should look like if uncleaned, hope the link works, notice how the copper has darkened aswell as the patina.

            http://www.germancombatawards.com/at...hmentid=208365

            Regards

            Rhidian

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              #21
              Whether it's been cleaned or not, I think it's a beautiful badge.
              Great score
              KR,
              Brett

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                #22
                Very nice GAB

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