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    High Seas Fleet badge - Opinions?

    I have this on 5 day evaluation.
    Is is a real one???
    Thanks,
    Scott
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    #2
    Originally posted by Scott R.
    I have this on 5 day evaluation.
    Is is a real one???
    Thanks,
    Scott
    here is the back
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      #3
      Originally posted by Scott R.
      here is the back
      And the Catch,
      let me know is additional pics are needed.
      There is No maker Mark.
      Thanks,
      Scott
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        #4
        Scott,

        This is one interesting badge ... made some additional comments below.
        Last edited by h009291; 03-13-2005, 10:29 PM.

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          #5
          A very interesting HSF...is the back concave like the Schwerins?

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            #6
            Originally posted by John T
            A very interesting HSF...is the back concave like the Schwerins?
            Yes, the back is concave.
            Scott

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              #7
              Would it be possible to see a close up of the eagles wing, starbord side?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Terrence
                Would it be possible to see a close up of the eagles wing, starbord side?
                here you go.
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                  #9
                  Thank you Scott,

                  Could I trouble you with one of the bridge windows? I thought I had these HSF badges down pat but this one is new but yet familiar to me for some reason.

                  Best regards,
                  T

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Terrence
                    Thank you Scott,

                    Could I trouble you with one of the bridge windows? I thought I had these HSF badges down pat but this one is new but yet familiar to me for some reason.

                    Best regards,
                    T
                    Here are 3 pictures that should cover most of the badge.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Scott R.
                      Here are 3 pictures that should cover most of the badge.
                      next
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                        #12
                        The thing that really catches my eye are how thin the guns are on the 3 and 9 oclock positions. Also the thin Radio antenna on the tower? Not sure what its called. Usually these are notably thicker.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Scott R.
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                            #14
                            Hi Scott,

                            IMO this is a scary improvement of a well known fake. It is the RS&S HSF fake with the maker mark removed and a significantly improved hinge/pin to make it look more "Schwerin-like". Looks like some obverse detailing has also been enhanced/sharpened.

                            Here are some old pictures of the RS&S fake courtesy of a notorious fake seller from Arizona. Although they are small, the reverse wreath profile is still an exact match. The typical Schwerin "dimple" at the hinge end of the pin is a very scary improvement.

                            My opinion, return this POS and get your money back.

                            Regards
                            Mike K
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                            Last edited by Mike Kenny; 03-13-2005, 10:20 PM.
                            Regards
                            Mike

                            Evaluate the item, not the story and not the seller's reputation!

                            If you PM/contact me without the courtesy of using your first name, please don't be offended if I politely ignore you!

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by h009291
                              The thing that really catches my eye are how thin the guns are on the 3 and 9 oclock positions. Also the thin Radio antenna on the tower? Not sure what its called. Usually these are notably thicker.
                              Here is a picture from Niemans Latest Book (2).
                              The bottom one has thin guns as well, but sideways hinge.
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