Juncker hinge query

[Ferg 1]

Hi guys , I don’t often stray onto this side of the forum but would welcome any comments on this feature . First pic is hinge detail of a Juncker pilot badge with that characteristic or strange ‘ scar ‘ or flaw . This seems to be seen from time to time on Junckers . Second pic seems to be the same type of defect . Any ideas? Could the second one be attributed to the same maker or is it just a common feature across the makers ?
Thanks Ferg

[Gary B]

Ferg,

It might be part of the tooling process.

Gary B

[Sebastien T]

Imo its when the hinge pin is loose the manufacture press the hinge barrel to squeeze it in place.

Seb

[Ferg 1]

Thanks for that info, the barrel does not show any distortion which is what you would expect if the barrel had been crimped. It is more of a scar or tear mark as if it was attached to something and has been ripped away.
Ferg