Deutsches Reiterabzeichen in Gold

[O.S.V.]

Hi guys!

What your opinions?

Regards
Sergey

[germanmedals]

I would expect the golding to be more shiny. It might that has been refinished

[Tim Curley]

This badge is original.

Concerning the finish, in my experience with these badges the Gold finish varies a fair amount, depending upon the base metal (bunt metal or zinc), how much the badge was worn, storage, etc.

There is a Gold zinc example on Weitze's site, ITEM# 60833, where the finish is dull and about 50% of the finish has been absorbed by the zinc.

[O.S.V.]

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[Tim Curley]

Here are 3 Gold Horse Rider Badges for comparison:

NOTE the different finishes.

Left 2 examples are by L. CHR. LAUER.

Center example is marked "800" for gold content (just below the horse's hind leg.)

Right example is by STEINHAUER & LUCK - The obverse finish is strong but on the reverse you can clearly see the gold fading on the zinc base.

[O.S.V.]

Weight

[Tim Curley]

Weights of the 3 Gold Reiterabzeichen, left to right:

15.1 g
15.5 g
14.4 g

[vonStubben]

The badge is original.

[O.S.V.]

Thanks guys! I understood that Badge good. I take him.

Regards
Sergey