Unmarked Minesweeper Badge

[Spunky9606]

HI,

Not too good with Navy badges and wasn't sure if this is original or not. ANy info would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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[mrg]

Hi Personally I have never been keen on this type of Minesweeper with the scaled eagle, catch looks to thick, hinge looks wrong, colouration is very similar to the fake Aux cruisers I have come across. I have looked at these on many occassions and just dont care for them. Sorry but would not be one for my Collection. All the best

[Tim B.]

Though I have nothing to back this up, I tend to agree with the above comments. For some reason, this piece says after market to me. I don't know if it's the metal or the finish or the PICS, but I am very suspicious of this one. Very flat looking in details and finish.

Maybe I am wrong here, but I don't care for it either.
Tim

[VonStigler1]

I can only agree with mrg and Tim. Something overall is not right, probably the base metal. The obverse detail looks strange as well, like it has been painted/ muddy looking. I would pass.
Regards,
Brian

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

Personally the above negatives sum up my first impressions as well. It's trying to be a zinc badge but to me it doesn't look zinc. The hazy pics may have something to do with it. From what I can see, also not for my collection.

Regards
Mike

[SwordFish]

Was a concensus reached on this one? Sounds like it is no good. If so, id like to post in the repro section, of course pending the owners permission and confirmation it's a reproduction piece.