Real?? Gold Verwundetenabzeichen Hollow Back

[cricketchris1944]

They do look good, but not if the price is that of a genuine 'gold' badge !

I think I paid $20 or $30 a few years ago...................

Yes you are correct .I think I got the one I have for 45$ you got a better deal.

[cricketchris1944]

What, about tombak badges being substituted for gold ones ?

You mean my 'theory' could be correct ? ! ? !

I do not think it is a theory,I think it did happen I got it from a vet.
I do not know about the tombak badges?

[Walkwolf]

I do not think it is a theory,I think it did happen I got it from a vet.
I do not know about the tombak badges?

Well, sometimes you win............ !

Maybe this is why some of these tombak badges look so glossy........
They've been used as 'gold' ones !

Maybe this is why the rumor started about the 'early versions' being hollow ! !


Food for thought.............

[Kilroy Was Here]

What is Tombak, is it a gold colored metal? I have a #88 black badge, and now wanted to get a silver and gold for display together. I think all three look great together.
They want $125 for this "Tombak" badge, and it is advertised as a Gold wound badge. Too much then, if not a Gold badge. I will keep watching and looking an learning.

Thanks, Regards, Steve

[Adrian Stevenson]

Tombak is an alloy and for all intents and purposes is basically brass.

Cheers, Ade.

[Kilroy Was Here]

It is still a very good item.will look good in a display.

But It's not a good item for $125 is it?

[Kilroy Was Here]

Tombak is an alloy and for all intents and purposes is basically brass.

Cheers, Ade.

Hi Ade, nice to see you. Thanks, that answers that question. $125 is too much for this right?

Regards, Steve

[shadowwolf]

No not for $125.
Regards to all, Simon.

[Adrian Stevenson]

That is far too much. All it is a stripped black wound badge.

Cheers, Ade.

[Kilroy Was Here]

OK, thanks, good info from all. How much does a fair condition Gold badge go for today?

Steve