are enamels widely collected

[Terry OToole]

hi guys , with the exception of party mem badges standard and gold are pinback enamel badges widely collected ? i know on this forum they have their enthuisiasts myself among them , but what about out in the larger collecting world ? are we a small clique of weirdo s or part of a huge fraternity of enamel heads ? the reason i ask is on the Brit and American dealer side tere never seems to be a huge variety of enamel pinbacks --- does this reflect demand or is it scarcity ?------------ merry christmas to you all

[Don Scowen]

I think that you'll find most TR collectors have a couple to enhance their displays but only a few specialise in them. There's probably more people doing so than you realise it's just that they don't all visit here.

Merry Christmas

Don

[Wim Vangossum]

Maybe because the majority of these things were stayed in Germany. The diden't get much attention from the souvenir hunting GI. And now it becomes expensive for abroad dealers to buy this little stuff in Germany and sell them with a bit profit. Here in Belgium you see on a regular base small enamel collections for sale on militaria shows. Sometimes very specialized in one subject.

I think the little stuff, and a mountain of paperwork is still in Europe. The big prices and eye catchers were/are hanging on the walls of American veterans.
Of course this is not completly true. Things are never so black and white but rather grey.

Regards, Theo

[davidtags]

Enamel badges

Hi Terry,
There are a large number of enamelled badges in existence produced between 1930 -40. Most are catalogued by reinhard Tieste in his Tinnie catalogue.
I have a number in my own collection of tinnies. If identification is required I might be able to help you.
Kind regards
D

[Gregorio Torres]

Actually I think that there are a lot of collectors interested in this topic, but doing a collection just with this kind of items should be not so amazing as if you look for both, enameled, tinnies, cloth and other kind of TR badges.
Any case, here you have one more TR enamel collector
Regards from Spain

[John C]

Terry,

I definitely know of an enamel collector. I feel that several enamel collectors are out there. I believe initially it was a fun collectible until the prices began to climb. Now, it is difficult to find them and then be ready to pay for the item. I believe some of the enamel pins to be much more rare than their counterparts in the military part of the hobby. I believe people have not realized it yet. Who knows, perhaps no one will ever realize it but the enamel collectors now do realize it. Just MHO.

John

[burgerhaus]

I too collect enamels. With the prices getting way out of line especially for an American I find myself re-examining what I have numerous times for enjoyment, making a short list of what I would like to add, and trying to get to shows and flea markets and at least handle the pieces on my list if not purchase. And John without doubt, my favorite piece is the Schlittensport badge I was fortunate enough to acquire from you! My runners are waxed and ready to go if only there would be some snow! Robert

[John C]

Robert,

I regret the sale at times but I know you truly enjoy it.


Thanks

John