Opinions Please GWL Observers Badge

[Tony Barto]

Hi Joseph;

IMHO, the second one you posted appears to me to be a reproduction of an Assman.

[Chris Boonzaier]

I think I had the same one with a different makers mark.

Fishing sinkers are cheaper at Walmart.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

Those "dip wreath" repros seem to be popping up everywhere recently!! I too do not like the second badge posted.

Regards
Mike K

[François SAEZ]

Same for me on the 2nd one, Kermit, not for your collection

[Joseph D'Errico]

Hi Guys,

Thank you, for the responses, I thought because the 2nd example was aluminum it would not have the same detail as the tomback variation.

I know that all of you have a minty mint Observers badge, so help a brother out and sell me one, please

François, I know you have more than one, one for Kermit.

Well thank you kindly for the feedback, I can't say for sure that I would have purchased this piece. I'm not sure I totally understand the dipped wreath, can somebody help me out on that. I think that I'm good, but maybe some more unfo would help.

Thank You,
JD/Kermit

[Kecon]

Hi Joseph

I agree with the others on that second one. It looks very much like that SOG in a triangle type fake thats been around for quite a few years. Aluminum eagle on a zinc type wreath. Some I have seen like it were even unmarked. Very nice original looking and have probably fooled many.
Make a mental note of that one. Their are sure to be many more of them croping up.

Ken

[Gene]

Like I said about Weitze, caveat emptor. . . .

[George Stimson]

Here's....

.... the SOG in a triangle fake.







George

[Joseph D'Errico]

Well, thanks George for clearing that up and posting pics as well on the drooping wreath,very valuable information, I'll save the pics for reference. Also thanks Gene, I guess you were right.

Thank You Very Much,
JD