AS 2nd Pattern S-boot

[Grossfuss]

Hi,
Previously placed at the end of the S-boot thread.
Badges are not my thing - this was given as part of a complicated deal and I'd like an idea of its value.
The initials on the reverse are those of the vet who brought it home - an M.S. who served in the Durham Light Infantry.
I'd like it to go to someone who gets as big a buzz from badges as I do from field equipment, so if there's a badge collector out there with a minty M43 stick grenade just say the word and I'm on my way!
Thanks in advance for any forthcoming advice,
Cheers,
Grossfuss

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[Grossfuss]

AS 2nd Pattern S-boot

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[sparks]

Nice original badge, no idea of the value in todays market though....

[Patrick W]

350 to 400 euros, nice badge

[Frank Heukemes]

A bit more in my opinion, about 550 to 600 EUR in that condition. Even higher if the condition was perfect.

[kirk]

Nice badge.

[Don D.]

AS badges are some of the nicer ones you will find.

[all1knew]

Hello there,

That was has JUST the right amount of wear to it. Cool badge.

William Kramer

[Jeff V]

Nice badge indeed, and I have to agree with Frank's take on the value.
best wishes,
jeff

[John R.]

A bit more in my opinion, about 550 to 600 EUR in that condition. Even higher if the condition was perfect.

I agree with Frank also. If condition perfect, you are looking at 1400 US I would say. In early 2006 more or less perfect examples were being sold for around 1100 by Weitze and that was a fair price. He had two of them.

Have not seen too many since.

Remember there are two versions of this badge, scooped and flat reverses.

For a bit less than minty, 1200 US if you can find one.

John

[Jody]

S-boot

So what is this one worth?

[Grossfuss]

AS 2nd Pattern S-boot

Many thanks for all your helpful advice and comments, sounds like it'll make the next owner, whoever that may be, a very happy man!
I must confess that being a "mint-condition nerd" I'd have to go for that one of Jody's.
Best regards,
Grossfuss

[John R.]

So what is this one worth?

I would say $1400 for sure. Maybe more. John

[sparks]

I think you guys have failed to notice that there is a global recession going on at the moment, its ok saying that something is worth whatever, but just try selling it at the moment, personally i think Patrick W's valuation is the most realistic in the present economic climate.

[JustinG]

As with everything, the price is what ever the person is able to get for the item.
It's all relative.

"One man's junk is another man's treasure"
-unknown

Regards
JustinG