1923 Gau Badge

[Ed.Anderson,Jr.]

Good or Bad

[Ed.Anderson,Jr.]

back with pin

[Gary Symonds]

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

[Matthew]

Hi Ed,

It wouldn't be for me, sorry.

cheers

Matt

[Military]

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

Mil

[Matthew]

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

[der-hase-fee]

A painted original.

[Ed.Anderson,Jr.]

????

[Bob Hritz]

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

Bob Hritz

[Ed.Anderson,Jr.]

Thank you all. Regards, Ed.

[Matthew]

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

cheers

Matt

[Matthew]

Here is another one from the same production run.

[Matthew]

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

[Stan]

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

[Matthew]

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