Can anyone give an opinion on a GWL LW Para badge

[Geof]

I cannot post pics here as yet but would someone be prepared to offer an opinion on a GWL LW Para badge? I will email the pics to whoever is willing.

I am a lamer on the things but the source has been good to date.

[Vadim K]

Damn, mate, I should have thought about posting the photos for you, I already deleted the e-mail. If you send them to me again, I'll post 'em for ya tomorrow.

Meanwhile, here are a few threads with good GWL Paras for comparison
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...&highlight=GWL
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...&highlight=GWL
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...&highlight=GWL

[Geof]

Lol... I am surprised you haven't set up an Outlook rule for me yet Vadim, From=Geof, Delete=Yes.

My first comments are that the hinge is wrong for a GWL but not for an FJ, I have seen others here with that hinge/catch combination. The GWL looks okay, if a little uneven. The detail is very very good, but I am a suspicious bugger now after you saved me that wad of cash on the repro EBoat Type 1. So let the games begin.

[Vadim K]

and here are the photos for Geof

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and more

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and more...

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...and more

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and more still...

[Vadim K]

and the last one...

[Geof]

Thanks Vadim. BTW folks the wreath is silver in colour, the lamp on my desk makes it yellowish.

[Joseph D'Errico]

Here is a killer example that I sold last year;

http://www.reichauctions.com/thumbna...thumbnail2.htm

Best,
JD

[Geof]

Thanks Joseph... again with the standard GWL FJ hinge. So where does this leave me?

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Geof,

I think you need to provide some accurate measurements. Your example has incorrect hinge/catch/rivets and poorly formed maker mark no I'm thinking yours is a good casting. Some measurement comparisons with a "textbook" example may help.

Regards
Mike K

[Joseph D'Errico]

Agree with Mike's essement.

Best
JD

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I´m with Mike and Joe. Not what I would expect from a GWL. Ireckon the measurments will only confirm this. Sorry.

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