mint Schwerin Minesweeper

[Norm F]

Hi Guys,

Hadn't got any new badges for a long time until recently this Schwerin became available. Not a rare badge in general but hard to find in this condition so a nice upgrade I think.

If anyone has other mint examples please post them here.

Best regards,
---Norm

[freeman]

First class Norm.
Regards
Michael

[Pepe77]

Absolutely stunning condition Norm. You won´t be able to upgrade this one I guess

[BubbaZ]

Wow, great catch Norm It's really hard to find tombak Schwerin Minesweeper in such excellent condition. Beautiful
Cheers,
Hubert

[John R.]

Norm, I know you have waited a long long time to find this badge in this condition. It was worth the wait as you have a superb example. Congrats.

John

[Martin W]

Outstanding example Norm.Indeed,hard to find in this condition.

Great find.

Regards,Martin.

[Neusilber]

Congrats Norm!! Glad that the minesweeper guy is still able to find some pieces out there for his collection!!

[greg1878]

Hi Guys,

Hadn't got any new badges for a long time until recently this Schwerin became available. Not a rare badge in general but hard to find in this condition so a nice upgrade I think.

If anyone has other mint examples please post them here.

Best regards,
---Norm

Glad you sealed the deal Norm, but you know there aren't going to be many posted in similar condition
Great catch - Greg

[Giel VW]

Brilliant piece Norm!!!

[Norm F]

Thanks guys.

...but you know there aren't going to be many posted in similar condition

Well, I know we've seen mint examples posted in the past by Darrell, André, Rob and Jody, so they're out there...!

Best regards,
---Norm

[amiklic1]

here is my, mintiest I could find till today.
Highlights are polished and in hand it looks better than on this photo.

May I ask what setup are you using for taking some nice photos, Norm?

[48RMC]

unbelievable new it seems if it was made a few days ago Good score
Christian

[Jelle M.]

That condition is rare and amazing.

[Norm F]

May I ask what setup are you using for taking some nice photos, Norm?

Hi Andjelo,

Rather labor intensive, I place it on a white background near a window with indirect sunlight and then shine my wife's "Ottlite" on it (when she's not using it for her textiles ). I use a simple Sony digital camera with Leica lens in macro mode with no flash. Oh, and I take about 10 shots and choose the best! I then import the photos into Photoshop and if necessary apply color correction until they look as close as possible to the badge in hand.

Someday I'd like try getting a "ring lamp" to provide a uniform shadow-less lighting with a central opening in which to place the camera.

Best regards,
---Norm

[amiklic1]

Great looking badge and without much photo equipment.
I have a light tent, two photo lamps and Nikon P510, shooting macros and on very rare occasions I am satisfied.

I am able to make great photos, but not like the badge is in the hand.
Some better results can be result of a light tent, but it's huge and not handy. I will order a small one and try.