I have been searching through threads to find out what the opinion is with regards to file marks on badges. From what i understand about production methods this wasnt really common practice.
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Seems like we had a recent discussion regarding a fake EWE PAB where "hand work" was said to be desirable on original badges by this maker. Not sure if this is the same as "file marks".HC -
Dale,
Hand finishing was common practice. Therefore, file marks are common on badges, esp. LW, and even EKs just to name a few that come to mind instantly.
Albert
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Iam not quite sure,,but especially on LW I look for file marks.Iam Uncle Sam
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For the sake of visual reference i will post the file marks that have me thinking.
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Hey Dale,,,Iam not quite sure on those,,,Ive never seen em like that,,,but leave it to the experts!Iam Uncle Sam
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Well, what the hell.Comment
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Ya thats what i was thinking too Munster. You know how you go back and look at some of your pieces later in your collecting career and wonder what was i thinking? This is one of those pieces that today i would let alone but now that i already own it i will post it for the heck of it.Comment
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and finally the side.......Comment
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Hi Dale,
These are imitation filemarks on a poor cast copie. The fakers must have tought that adding these cast in marks made the badge a litte more convincing.It for sure looks very old.
KR
PhilippeComment
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The file marks look terrible,,,never seen these floating around flea markts..surprisingly
Dale dont feel bad,,,I have those moments all the time
But less frequent these days (WAF)
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Yes, quite a crude fake, is it marked IMME?Cheers, Frank
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Hi Philippe, like i said i had little hope for this one but as i have made mistakes before I had a little hope. Thanks for the input.Comment
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