NSDAP Gold badge.Opinions please

[sjl]

I've noticed the same thing. All the rotograved examples I've seen have the same lines going horizontally across the back. They are not deep enough to grind off an old number. As well, these rotograved ones also always seem to have a half-moon, semi circle die flaw that runs around the top of the back from about 9 o'clock to 2. This isn't the same as the circular mark left by the number stamping machine on stamped badges.

They have bothered me for some time, as both of these marks only appear on this type of rotograved badge. Still not sure what to make of it, except a possible and unsupported theory is they are all from the same late run, and represent replacement badges, rotograved to order.

[ErichS]

I also think these badges were probably replacements for lost badges or for additional purchases by the Member. Interesting though!

[ErichS]

One other thing is that you never find 24mm badges that are rotograved. In matched sets only the 30mm is at times rotograved

[sjl]

One other thing is that you never find 24mm badges that are rotograved. In matched sets only the 30mm is at times rotograved

Frankly, that's another thing that makes me uneasy - that they almost always appear as part of matched sets, which would blow the "replacement badge" theory out of the water, unless both badges in a matched set are replacements and the small badges are impressed, even as replacements.

No need to start a widespread panic about these badges, but it does give something to chew on.

[ErichS]

I think there is no doubt that rotoraved badges are period produced. Other than the engraved numbers they are in every way identical to those with an impessed number. Stephen, Are you saying that they may be post war produced?

[Andre Murti]

I think there is no doubt that rotoraved badges are period produced. Other than the engraved numbers they are in every way identical to those with an impessed number. Stephen, Are you saying that they may be post war produced?

Friend))) do you wish to tell, that it is a post-war badge? And it did not belong to a member of a party with this number?

[ErichS]

Andre, The badge pictured in this thread is an original that I think all would agree. This one of the two number fonts used on original badges. Best, Erich

[Andre Murti]

Andre, The badge pictured in this thread is an original that I think all would agree. This one of the two number fonts used on original badges. Best, Erich

Erich thanks. For me important that was the badge of the member of NSDAP number 464)) Also there were manufactures of 1933. This badge is such? ?

[Andre Murti]

Andre, The badge pictured in this thread is an original that I think all would agree. This one of the two number fonts used on original badges. Best, Erich

Erich what there will be your opinion?

[Andre Murti]

I think there is no doubt that rotoraved badges are period produced. Other than the engraved numbers they are in every way identical to those with an impessed number. Stephen, Are you saying that they may be post war produced?

Erich if it is possible tell, what such is rotoraved badge?

[ErichS]

Andre, The rotograved badge is the one pictured in this thread with the closed top 4. The impressed numbered badges are a different font. The number 4 has an open top for example. Both are correct. My posting was see what others thought about whether the rotgraved badges were replacement or re issued badges. One expert that i talked to thought they were re issued badges that were ground to remove the impressed number and a new number engraved on them. Bottom line is both are original. Best, Erich

[sjl]

I'm not saying these badges are fake. The fronts are good, but there is a lot unknown about these rotograved badges. They always appear on only the same style reverses, which show the same die flaw and are clearly not "recycled" with previous numbers ground off. More than that, I cannot say.

[Bob Hritz]

Jon,

Roto-graving leaves a sharp raised flashing around the perimeter of the numbers. I believe the lines are a grit stick or paper that was rubbed across the bottom half to femove the sharp flashing. I have noticed this on a number of my GBPs.

Bob Hritz

[Panzer Rob]

I have noticed this on a number of my GBPs.

Bob Hritz

"...on a number of my GPBs."

Argh! I hope I can say that one day
Thanks for the info, Bob.

Rob

[Andre Murti]

main question

Friends I have the main question. This badge is corresponds to party number?