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    1923 Gau Badge

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    Ed. Anderson,Jr.
    The film "Idiocracy" was originally released as a comedy. Now it has been re-released as a documentary.

    Sarcasm is just one of my many talents!

    #2
    back with pin
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    Ed. Anderson,Jr.
    The film "Idiocracy" was originally released as a comedy. Now it has been re-released as a documentary.

    Sarcasm is just one of my many talents!

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      #3
      An original. As good, as good can be. Nice 1923 painted.

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        #4
        Hi Ed,

        It wouldn't be for me, sorry.

        cheers

        Matt

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          #5
          Im no expert on these Gau badges but at a first glance it appears convincing. Matt, would you kindly please enlighten us?

          Mil

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            #6
            It's a casting of a real thing IMO. Judging by the verdigris around the catch made out of brass/bronze as base metal. Silver will never oxidize green.
            Few different points to consider here when looking for differences but the above should do it.

            cheers

            Matt

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              #7
              A painted original.

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                #8
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                Ed. Anderson,Jr.
                The film "Idiocracy" was originally released as a comedy. Now it has been re-released as a documentary.

                Sarcasm is just one of my many talents!

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                  #9
                  There are many signs of casting. I would be hard to convince of its authenticity.

                  Bob Hritz
                  In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

                  Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.

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                    #10
                    Thank you all. Regards, Ed.
                    Ed. Anderson,Jr.
                    The film "Idiocracy" was originally released as a comedy. Now it has been re-released as a documentary.

                    Sarcasm is just one of my many talents!

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                      #11
                      Is there a possibility of taking the measurements and weight of this badge for posterity if you have it in hand?

                      cheers

                      Matt

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                        #12
                        Here is another one from the same production run.
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                          #13
                          Forgot to add- for anyone thinking this is the real deal- it is available on epier.com with a buy it now price of $800- a bargain for this type of badge- dont worry I am sure the seller will be able to accommodate all of you. No risk of running out.
                          Here is the link: http://www.epier.com/product.asp?2033327

                          cheers

                          Matt
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                          Last edited by Matthew; 10-01-2014, 05:49 PM.

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                            #14
                            For me too, this badge is an original piece.

                            I like to see those lumps and bumps on the reverse why are almost totally missing on the fake which Matt has posted.

                            Here is another original for comparison.

                            And I also don't have a problem with the verdigris.


                            Stan
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                              #15
                              As both pieces are cast they will display most of the usual details normally associated with originals. They will also display details that will not be seen on originals but are visible on each one of the cast fakes.
                              Those mechanical scars as pictured below are good example of that. While missing from originals, they show on both cast copies, indicating same source and the same mold. Similar marks repeat by where the right rivet would sit.
                              Wonderful example Stan! That one too, is missing those.

                              cheers

                              Matt
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