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    #16
    In the USA we call it "picking up your ball and taking it home" when the game isn't going your way.





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      #17
      I was able to retrieve the badge. The garbage wasn't taken out yet of out the building yet.

      OK, after thinking about this...I can try to photograph it again, but I don't know if I can get any better results. Nor do I have any idea to provide any further details. Any suggestions?
      Last edited by Peter_Suciu; 10-07-2005, 11:08 PM.

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        #18
        Send it to Lorenzo, Peter.
        Cheers, Frank

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          #19
          Originally posted by Frank Heukemes
          Send it to Lorenzo, Peter.
          Exactly.

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          LOOKING FOR ALL ITEMS CONNECTED TO HERBERT SCHOB.

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            #20
            Yes...by all means send it to me.

            PM me and I will give you my mailing address. I will take good photos and measurements and repost it this Forum for discussion.

            Lorenzo
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              #21
              I received the badge from Peter today. Following are pictures and measurements:

              First, the measuresments as compared to Mark's and my example:
              (I didn't take swaz measurements as it was too difficult and probably not relevant)

              Mark Miller's:
              Weight: 27.5 grams
              Wreath height: 56.66 mm
              Wreath width: 44.6 mm
              Wingtips: 40.58 mm

              Mine:
              Weight: 27.1 grams
              Wreath height: 56.7 mm
              Wreath width: 44.1 mm
              Wingtips: 40.4 mm

              Peter's:
              Weight: 24.9 grams
              Wreath height: 55.9 mm
              Wreath width: 44.1 mm
              Wingtips: 39.4 mm

              There may be some calibration differences, but Peter's badge is smaller on all counts except for the width of the wreath.

              Attached is a larger view of Peter's badge front:
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                #22
                Reverse
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                  #23
                  Close up of hinge assembly:
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                    #24
                    Left rivet:
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                      #25
                      Right rivet:
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                        #26
                        Maker mark:
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                          #27
                          Cannon detail:
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                            #28
                            IMO, the badge has a very pock marked surface and appears to be cast. The color is definitely a bronze hue, but the underlying material looks like zinc.

                            I would say two options:

                            1) A cast fake, or;
                            2) A ground-dug or deteriorated original that has been repaired and refinished.

                            Problem with the second choice is the the weight and measurements don't match.

                            I am returning the badge to Peter tomorrow so please respond if you need more information.
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                              #29
                              Hi Lorenzo

                              I am not qualified to judge this badge, but I bet someone will ask for a side pic of the catch and also a pic from the side, where casting marks are often seen.

                              regards

                              Graeme

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                                #30
                                VERY uncharachteristic rivets as well...
                                Marc

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