I have a 2nd pattern eboat that has been posted and gotten the thumbs up. It is referenced here by example "A". Because the hook was missing and the finish could be better, I purchased a better looking example. This is "B". I have looked over the new purchase and it compares favorably with the first example. The weight is similar and the measurements match. Both badges vary a little bit in the crispness of detail. One has slightly better this and the other has slightly better that. That does not bother me. Also the double edge stamping in the swastica and bottom wreath are the same. The "A" example shows some bubling of the finish while "B" does not. I would like an opinion as to whether B is a good upgrade for me and if the finish is good. Additional pictures available as necessary. Thank You, Richard
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I would check out the finish on the waves on this one, may have been redone. Originals do not have the bottom of the hull finished like this, they would have originally been gold but are commonly found where this has lost the colour and "faded" to silver like badge ARegards, Rob
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You guys are good! It had me on the fence. Live and learn. I guess I will live with the broken hook and be happy about it. There are a lot of features in the badge that are very convincing. Fakes are very disheartening - they give you nightmares. Not the first time I have made a mistake and probably not the last although I wish it weren't so. Thank you for your help on this one. The seller has agreed to take it back so we will have a good ending. Richard
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Did not look closely at this one to check if was a fake as you said the weight and size compared?, what was the weight and size of this copy, one would have thought it would have been smaller if a cast copy also the cave creek repro of these have all been quite a bit heavier?Regards, Rob
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