Original KVK 1 screwback maker?

[Adrian]

I have not seen a retaining pin like that before Has anyone else ?

I have no clue as to what to make of that Pin on this one either.

This type of retaining pin is perfectly acceptable for a Mayer award.

[youthcollector1]

This type of retaining pin is perfectly acceptable for a Mayer award.

Atleast I got something right!
As I look at it, it doesn't seem to be painted? There are two different grays.. Anyway this still could be just the metal showing.

[Adrian]

No chance. This one has been mucked about with if there are two different grey colours then it obviously has been painted. It's not worth the money you paid for it and I would seek an immediate refund and put the money towards a decent and untouched example of which there are plenty about.

[youthcollector1]

Thank Adrian! Atleast this thread will be good for future research on the pin of this style/marker.

[Glenn66]

All lessons are valuable, unfortunately some are also expensive.

[big ned]

All lessons are valuable, unfortunately some are also expensive.

I think I understand now Master Po.....

[all1knew]

Hello there,

The badge has NOT been painted. It is an original, late-war zinc badge with anti-rotating pin installed onto the reverse.

William Kramer

[don_kihotis7]

Hello there,

The badge has NOT been painted. It is an original, late-war zinc badge with anti-rotating pin installed onto the reverse.

William Kramer

Hi William, but the reverse shows 2 colorations of grey. Looks like the part under the disc wasn't painted whilst the rest of the award does, IMO.

[big ned]

Hello there,

The badge has NOT been painted. It is an original, late-war zinc badge with anti-rotating pin installed onto the reverse.

William Kramer

Was this once yours William?

Regards, Ned.

[youthcollector1]

Really? Do you have any other references to compare. If this is true, I fought my dealer for no reason lol.