CE Juncker Coastal Artillery Badge

[Dennis P]

Frank:

Thanks for pointing out the barrel tip to me. I took another look at this under magnification, and it appears that it was broken off prior to the application of finish. There is evidence of hand finishing/filing around this area, and the finish is consistent with the rest of the badge...as opposed to a touch up.

Did this breakage & repair occur at the factory with frequency, or were you implying that this breakage frequently took place after issue?

Bob:

Thanks for sharing your photos of the various reverse finishes used on these badges.

I look forward to seeing you at the SOS. I used to touch base with you at all of our Great Western shows, but the "climate" in California is probably the reason you chose to relocate in Arizona instead.

Dennis

[Frank Heukemes]

Did this breakage & repair occur at the factory with frequency, or were you implying that this breakage frequently took place after issue?

On the examples where I found it, it was AFTER issue.

[AWwaterhouse]

I don't see a problem with these badges at all.

[Dennis P]

Frank:

Thanks for getting back to me on that question.

Here is a poor quality scan illustrating why I asked the question. You can see the beveled area from filing, and the finish really does seem to match. At least someone along the line did a skillful job of touch up/repair.

Dennis

[Dennis P]

Damaged Area