Wow I was right, totally pulled that one out of thin air. The one thing I noticed was the bottom of the anchor was pointed where all the others were rounded.
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Note of caution: I soaked the badge in hot-water for 15 min, backing came right off. It looks much more promising now, exposing the bullion like period examples. The stitch work is very good for a repro.
If a shady character was to do this, it would make it easier to fool someone not schooled on these badges.
The back of the repro (with the bullion exposed) will fail the black-test just like the front.
Repro on the left, original on the right.
Backing that came off, repro, original on the right.
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Really fantastic thread, gents. Thanks for all the info, especially from Rob E's extensive detailed comparisons!
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Here are five examples I acquired (separately) many years back. I believe they are original:Comment
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Mr. OSS, a Man after my own heart.
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Thanks Steve,Originally posted by PANZERPIONIERE View Post
Glad you like them, here are two metal examples:Comment
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Here is a photo with the badge in wear.
I'm not sure where I downloaded this picture from. I like the look on the soldiers face. Looks as if he's been "volunteered" by the guy looking down.
Apologies if it has been posted on the forum before and I will remove it if someone objects.Comment
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Mikel, it looks like they are not to thrilled what the officer is telling them!
Here are a couple from my stash,
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Some Steuermann being married!Comment
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A couple of nice portraits.Comment
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One of my favorite pictures.
Spiess of 3./Pz.Pi.Btl.16 with his NCO's. Note the Steuermann badges, white outlined 16's on the straps, Spiess's reporting book tucked into his tunic.
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Another portrait showing what appears to be the metal sleeve badge.
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A wonderful portrait of a Steuermann in his Waffenrock.Comment
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Couple of more steuermann SteveComment
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