Originally posted by der-hase-fee
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Not sure what you meant. But, technically I got it cheaper than that price. And, in case others do not know, badges with the numbers around, instead of straight configuration, is not seen often. -
Deschler (logo in a box variety).
Another small addition to my GPB family, a 24mm Deschler with the logo-in-a-box variety. This one is strangely absent of the gas hole that is usually seen. Anyone seen others similar?
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Another beauty, my friend...congrats! And yes, I've seen a number of GPBs -- large as well as small -- where the pin plate has been soldered directly atop the vent hole. Obviously the adhering of the obverse cloisonne planchet to the base plate was completed prior to the mounting of the pin device during production. Once the planchet was adhered, there was no further need for venting.
Sorry to add that this number -- 23665 -- is not presently identified on my list.
Cheers, my friend,
Br. JamesComment
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Brother James,Originally posted by Br. James View Post
As always, thank you for the compliments!
From the aesthetics point of view, wouldn't it make sense for Deschler to produce all their GPBs this way, viz., planchet adhering, to cover the gas vent hole as Fuess did?
PS: I wonder those who produce the modern replicas of GPBs are members of this forum by any chance. I, for one, sure would like to see video of the production process. It can't be that much difference from the olden days, wouldn't it?Comment
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it's amazing !
great collectionComment
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Merci, Monsieur. Are you also collecting GPBs by the by?Originally posted by steiner68 View PostComment
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My little collectionComment
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Merveilleuse collection. Are all of the same numbers?Originally posted by steiner68 View PostComment
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unfortunately, no
I hope to get, in the future, a pair...Comment
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Hi Sdesember,
From the distance of 70+ years today, it's very hard to understand the detail quirks of the manufacturing processes used by either Deschler or the maker of the Fuess-marked GPBs. From the three badges shown by Steiner68 below, we can notice that the vent holes in all three Deschler badges were placed off-center for some reason, yet when it came time for attaching the pin plate, the main consideration was for the obverse of the badge to be in the upright position...with the crossed ribbons to the bottom. But as we see from the reverse of the small Deschler you've just added to your collection, the vent hole on that piece was apparently fairly centrally located and therefore covered by the pin plate. Perhaps we shall never have answers to all of our questions!
Cheers to you, my friend,
Br. JamesComment
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It's nice to have a pin a little bent like the left one. It shows that it's been frequently used. The owner probably had a strong thumb or something.
The sizes of the vent holes are quite interesting as they vary among those badges. I'm getting curious on how they made these holes. What kind of tools did they use?Comment
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Super GPBs gents and i also like to see well loved badges rather than drawer queens.Comment
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....I knew it! And, right on time too. Nothing escapes Mr. The-All-Seeing-Eye! I was waiting to see if you're awake.
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Originally posted by sdesember View Post....I knew it! And, right on time too. Nothing escapes Mr. The-All-Seeing-Eye! I was waiting to see if you're awake.
When you are collecting GPB's, there is never a dull moment. Or at least way fewer than collecting BO's or CB's !Comment
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