The SA and SS gorget - Opinions

[Berra]

Hi Guys

What do you think about this one?

Best regards

Bjorn

[Berra]

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[Berra]

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[Berra]

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[Erich B.]

It looks fine to me, other than the corrosion and missing backing cloth/RZM disc.
Erich

[Br. James]

Hi Berra,

I like it, too! Sad about the missing backing material...

Br. James

[Berra]

Great to hear!!! I made the mistake to buy before I asked so I am relived that it was all OK.

Regarding the missing cloth how was it attached to the gorget ? glued ?

It will display pretty well with my SS and SA dagger I think.

Thanks
Bjorn

[Br. James]

Sorry, Bjorn, but I really don't know exactly how the backing material was originally attached to the gorget frame...and I wouldn't want to make a guess. Hopefully someone else here will be able to enlighten us.

And no, you didn't make a mistake with this one! Best wishes,

Br. James

[Erich B.]

Most of the SA/SS gorgets had the wool glued on. There was at least one maker that used a crimp around the reverse side that held the wool edges, but the center portion was glued as well. Likely, it would have been animal hide glue or mucilage.
Erich

[RonR]

Not always glued on well......



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[RonR]

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[Berra]

Sv: The SA and SS gorget - Opinions

Thanks for the info guys! Where the rzm mark attached with pins or glue?

Best regards
Bjorn

[Br. James]

As I understand it, the metal RZM disc was affixed to the felt backing by adhesive, and on a number of examples the disc has either fallen off or has gotten detached over the years. But when that happens, there often remains a tell-tale mark on the felt where the remains of the adhesive still exist.

Br. James

[Erich B.]

Actually, the disc had 2 prongs on its reverse which were stuck through the wool and spread, like those of a cap button or eagle.
Erich

[Br. James]

Guess I've never noticed that, Erich. The one or two examples I've see...probably here on WAF...seemed to have a bit of circular glue residue where the RZM disc was originally affixed, but I didn't notice any slits or tears where prongs would have punched through, or where the disc was torn away. I'll have to look closer next time!

Br. James