Who is the maker of these Minesweepers?

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear all,

This is a most unusual Minesweeper that I consider an original though.

"What is so unusual about it?" you may ask. Two things:

-It is a zinker but the slightly worn obverse shows under the silver finish of the explosion even another finish which looks brassy/copperish. Same goes for the wreath, same copperish plating under the gold wash. However on the wrteah the zink shows on the vfery worn highlights. This means that this badge has a brassy/copperish coating over the zink but UNDER the silver and gold washes. I made sure that it is NOT painted, the silver and gold finish you see is definitely original to the badge.

-secondly, the badge is thicker and heavier than the ones from most makers. You can see that clearly in the detail shot from the side. Check the thickness of the "explosion".

The badge has a nice balltype hinge and silver finished back.

Any clues or comments?

Cheers, Frank H.

[Frank Heukemes]

reverse

[Frank Heukemes]

thickness detail "explosion"

[Lorenzo Brown]

Hi Frank. I have one exactly like that that I will get pictures of tonight. Mine is marked for Adolf Scholze (AS in a triangle)...with only half of the mark readable.

(I think it's the same..I'll check tonight.)

[Rich G]

Hi Frank

I've noticed copper type underplating on early zinc badges. I think they plated them with this copper to give the final finish a good hold, as maybe they knew that untreated zinc wouldn't hold the finish properly.

That's just a guess though, and not a fact

Rich

[Lorenzo Brown]

Hi Frank. Here are the scans of mine. This one is vaulted and has more of a gold base that looks to me like gilt.
Height 55.9 mm
Width 45 mm
Spout thickness 3.6 mm
Weight 25.4 gm

[Lorenzo Brown]

Reverse

[Lorenzo Brown]

Hinge, catch, mark, spout.

[Yuri D.]

So Adolph Scholz would be a good guess.

Yuri

[David Tiffin]

I would have to agree. The hinge and catch are the give away. The AS PAB I have, have the same hinge and catch.

[Stijn David]

AS Mine sweeper

Hello,


Yes i agree that is a typical " AS " product ( same hinge, catch, etc ... ) and the badge Lorenzo shows is the confirmation.

Nice badges and good thread .

Greetings,

[Frank Heukemes]

Lorenzo and all,

Great! I had never seen another one like that, you helped a lot!

Cheers, Frank H.

[Spitfire]

CAB

Hi Frank:

I have an identical CAB as yours - hinge, pin, catch, obverse/reverse details, & c/w missing maker. Unfortunatley, I have already erased pics of my medal from the andale site that I use for posting (I could e-mail you pics directly if your interested - send me your e-mail address). I am glad that I have finally seen a CAB similar to mine.

Al

[Spitfire]

My mistake, Minesweeper Badge

Pardon, I meant to say Minesweepers Badge.

Carry on.

AL

[George Stimson]

Another one....

Here's another example of this Minesweepers badge, offered today on Detlev's site.

George