2 HSF fleet badges for opinions

[John R.]

Two HSF badges for opinions. Pls look at the top SB example carefully.

John

[John R.]

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[John R.]

Same SB.

[BubbaZ]

Again, it is difficult to definate based on such bad images but Schwerin looks like original tombak piece void of any finish. The reverse and the wreath were polished down to the base metal. FO HSF may be also good refinished award but the pin and hinge are replaced or it is just a fake damaged to disguise?
Cheers,
Hubert

[John R.]

Oh, they are not that bad Hubert.

I wish I had my camera to take the shots instead of my cell, but there you are when you come not prepared.

John

[John R.]

Anyway,

The HSF IMO is a period tombak example with, as Hubert states, all the finish gone by vigorous polishing. The die flaws we typically see are there but small, and due to the focus of the shot, hard to see clearly.

See attached. John

[John R.]

I think the FO is period, just reworked hinge and missing catch, original pin maybe.

Like this one here.

All these badges I photographed yesterday at a friend's house, just posting for discussion.

John