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    Hi guys,

    does anyone have a HSK badge in their collection with the same reverse hardware as this one posted below?
    If so,can you supply weight and measurements?

    Cheers,Martin.
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    Here is the obverse of the badge.It has similar characteristics as the two piece Foerster & Barth type badges.

    Cheers,Martin.
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    Last edited by Martin Westley; 09-06-2009, 11:50 AM.

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      #3
      Hi Martin,
      I wish I could help. That looks like a nice Aux. Cruiser.
      The detail of the viking is really crisp. The eagle's eye, is that just accented by a scanner or other light source or is that defect shown on the obverse a true defect?

      A nice piece. You have a great collection. Do you have any books yet on KM awards? I am unaware if you do.

      Regards,
      JustinG

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        #4
        Hi Justin,

        to be honest i am not 100% sure on this one right now and it is the weight that concerns me.Although the basemetal appears to be zinc it only weighs 24.3 gms.Other zincers i have of two piece construction weigh in between 29.2 and 33.4 gms,hence my original question.
        It is a little thinner that the other badges which may account for the loss in weight?
        BTW,this badge came with a COA from Detlev.

        As far as KM award books go,i am eagerly awaiting the publication of Gordon Williamson's new book on KM awards,coming from Bender Publishing soon.

        Regards,Martin.

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          #5
          Interesting,

          This was the first I had heard about G. Williamson's book. I believe Sascha Weber is also working on a book as well dealing with KM badges specifically.
          I look forward to that release as well.

          I will keep a look out for that in the future.

          Best of luck with your badge.
          Regards,
          JustinG

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