S-Boot Opinion

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Dear members,
your opinion of this S-Boot is appreciated:
No manufacturer mark, heavy

Thank you
Christian

[Norm F]

Hi Christian,

Just starting by uploading a couple of your images from the host server so they're not lost. It would be nice to have a full view of the reverse showing the catch, but anyway there's enough to show that this is a cast reproduction of a Souval S-Boat.

Best regards,
---Norm

[Norm F]

In this comparison you can see how the fake duplicates the outlines of a Souval, the only S-Boat with that smooth inner border to the wreath and characteristic notch on the outer border.

[Norm F]

The finish on the reverse looks quite similar to that seen on this fake "feathered eagle" Minesweeper, and the hinge and pin look quite similar to this common fake f.o. Destroyer.

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Thanks

Dear Norm,

Thanks for the advise and comparision.
Christian

[BubbaZ]

I agree, it's a fake
Cheers,
Hubert

[JAndrew]

Yup, agree. And another example of Norm's excellent badge forensics.
JAndrew