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When I saw the last picture (Mike's ), I thought it was my very own badge. It looks a lot to the one I have.
Thanks Mark I will do the cleaning the way you said.
I send two pictures to robert already, let's see if he got them.
regards
Edgar
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Hi all
When I saw the last picture (Mike's ), I thought it was my very own badge. It looks a lot to the one I have.
Thanks Mark I will do the cleaning the way you said.
I send two pictures to robert already, let's see if he got them.
regards
Edgar -
Hi Guys,
i got them!
Posting pictures for Edgar:Last edited by robert60446; 04-07-2007, 06:30 AM.Comment
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And the same pictures after small PhotoShop work...Last edited by robert60446; 04-07-2007, 06:30 AM.Comment
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And the reverse...not much improvement, but at least they are bigger now...Last edited by robert60446; 04-07-2007, 06:30 AM.Comment
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And 2 bridges on the one picture (first from left posted by Mike).Last edited by robert60446; 04-07-2007, 06:30 AM.Comment
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What really has me stumped is the silver ship and the silver reverse. I am used to seeing a blackened reverse on nearly all Schwerin KM badges.
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It almost appears the ship and the reverse of the badge at one point was painted or coated silver, although it seems you can see the gilt running around on the reverse as you quite normally see ...Originally posted by mmillerWhat really has me stumped is the silver ship and the silver reverse. I am used to seeing a blackened reverse on nearly all Schwerin KM badges.
Mark
Definitely Tomback metal underneath ....Comment
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One more picture, this time hardware. First image on the left is from Marc's (Flak88) badge.Last edited by robert60446; 04-07-2007, 06:30 AM.Comment
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Or maybe cupal? Looks very "red" to me...just like cupal...Originally posted by DarrellComment
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A measure of the weight of this badge would definitely answer that questionOriginally posted by robert60446
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Hi all
I do not have the instrument at hand to weight the badge, sorry.
What is the last conclusion!! Is it a fake or original? 
EdgarLast edited by Edgar Estrada; 10-22-2005, 10:32 PM.Comment
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Hi,Originally posted by mmillerWhat really has me stumped is the silver ship and the silver reverse. I am used to seeing a blackened reverse on nearly all Schwerin KM badges.
Mark
Edgar, imo you have a nice original and early (sharp reverse deck impression) example, but heavily worn.
Mark, it's possible that extreme heavy polishing could result in a smooth silver appearance rather than the typical matt dark grey. The red on the tombak looks more like heavy reddish copper oxidisation/tarnish (tombak contains copper) rather than some sort of cupal underplating - hard to do the ship but not the wreath! I guess it's always possible that some badges never received the final matt dark grey "treatment".
Regards
Mike KRegards
Mike
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Edgar,
I don't think we have yet, formulated a decisive consensus. It is difficult to make a decision totally based on images. We see some characteristics that we like, and we see some details that has us guessing for an answer.
Stay cool!
Mark"You can check out any time you like ..... But you can never leave....."Comment
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Mike,
I know what you mean about polishing a badge 'down to' silver. But my qustion is, if the badge is made from tombak, which is coppery in color, wouldn't excessive polishing remove the top coat and reveal the tombak color underneath? And if the badge never received the matt black finish, then what would have ever even been polished 'down to' silver? I'm trying to make the theories work, but am still having some questions.
Till tomorrow morning,
Mark
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