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    Late War Osang Para badge???

    I have searched all the arcives trying to come to a conclusion on this badge I own. I see good points and others that leave me guessing.

    It is 31 grams. The eagle shows just a trace of gold on the edges.
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    back,,
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      #3
      HI Eric, not keen on the makers mark & the badge does not look like a zincer!

      Regards,

      Neil

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        #4
        That's a toughy. The hindge, pin and catch are for sure what a Osang should look like. I"m not sure about the rivets. The eagle does remind me of an Osang with what I always called the Jimmy Duranty nose. The wreath is different and looks like what one would find in a B&NL para badge. I wonder out loud if wreaths were ever contracted out? If so that would mean it could be made out of different material. For what it's worth to me I think it is a good one with out me having to talk my self into it.
        I too have a different looking Osang marked badge. I think it is fake but I have never seen any other one like it. It is slightly smaller than normal.
        Gordy

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          #5
          Neil is correct on the makers mark. It doesn't match up with the one known good one I matched it up too.

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            #6
            Dear Eric,

            Welcome!

            I am of the firm opinion that this is not an original Osang para badge. This reproduction is known, maker mark, eagle, rivets, wreath, material all wrong for an Osang para badge. Do a search on this forum, you will find lots of Osang para pictures and discussions.
            Cheers, Frank

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