Is this Gold Party Badge a good one?

**Erich S** · 12-27-2010, 08:59 PM

The pin plate is original to the badge IMO. A very nice badge in good condition.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-27-2010 08:59 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**texasuberalles** · 12-27-2010, 11:08 PM

by alikat

Anyone else with input on this one?

How about the serif-like flaw at 7:00 on the number 5? If genuine, $900. is a steal of a deal.

**Erich S** · 12-27-2010, 11:40 PM

Again, real and a steal at 900.00!

**Mark Tuson** · 12-27-2010, 11:55 PM

The thread or link that Ade mentioned should tell you enough to convince you one way or the other. It certainly helped me with my pair a year or so ago. Look for the tapered "I" and you're on to a winner. But be assured of one thing. There are a lot of fakes out there. I know form experience, i did get caught, but luckily i got my money back.
Good luck.

**militarymania** · 12-27-2010, 11:55 PM

i would pass on this one,,price too good to be true and for the other reasons stated above,,,

**Erich S** · 12-28-2010, 12:30 AM

To each his own, but I have studied and owned these badges for years and this one is a 100% original roto engraved GPB. Enough said by me on the subject. Best, Erich

**alikat** · 12-28-2010, 06:44 AM

Thanks guys, and especially Erich, for your input. I have been through our fakes forum but there are no examples of roto engraved ones. I followed Ade's advice and have signed up to World War Militaria's site to see if they have more pics. It is a lot of money to lose on a private sale if bad, but is a smoking deal if good.

**der-hase-fee** · 12-30-2010, 03:56 PM

by Erich S

Again, real and a steal at 900.00!

For a large GPB, diaper style pin, unattributed in good condition that's a good offer.

**alikat** · 12-30-2010, 04:21 PM

The seller has done his homework, and had a ton of paper to confirm original recipient who was in the S.A prior to call up - I just want to see some pics of roto engraved numbers to see if the 1 & 5 look good.

**der-hase-fee** · 12-31-2010, 09:29 PM

by alikat

The seller has done his homework, and had a ton of paper to confirm original recipient who was in the S.A prior to call up - I just want to see some pics of roto engraved numbers to see if the 1 & 5 look good.

Understand the concern, but cannot find any badge that has its "1" and "5" messed up like this one. Maybe roto engraved on a Monday ?