Here is an example that I have felt comfortable with in regards to originality (but I could be wrong about that!). Today I removed it from its display case to check the reverse.
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Last edited by William J; 02-10-2008, 05:24 PM. -
This is what I expected to find (but this is not the example in question): -
Actual Reverse
But instead of the above, this example has a more sophisticated rear assembly. (And some sloppy soldering!) I thought it was a repair (maybe postwar, who knows?) but then I noticed that the bar color matched the badge almost exactly. So is this type set-up seen? Could this be as issued (including the soldering?) I appreciate all opinions!Comment
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Catch
Sorry for the poor quality photo...I can do better, I promise..
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Hinge
This is an odd style hinge..has anyone seen this before?Comment
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One other view
I appreciate all opinions!Comment
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Hello William, even before a closer inspection the pin assembly and the soldering is from my point of view not period and from my perspective the obverse is also struggling with sufficent definition that I would expect to see on a period example. Please compare the details with one below (note also the finer detail to the Architecture) although I would not condemn it 100% as from the obverse picture it is difficult to judge (are you in macro mode with flash set to off ?)
Regards MartinLast edited by Martin Harding; 02-10-2008, 05:53 PM.Comment
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