Kriegsabzeichen für Minensuch, advice needed.

[yab]

Hi, I have been offerd this, is it good?, repaird on the back, I guess, how much should I pay for it, dealer wants 60 euro, is that ok?
Regards Yab.

[Anubis]

Hinge lost, pin replaced for sure, not worth too much in this condition.

[Adrian]

It looks OK but as you say, obviously repaired. Can you get a shot of the eagle please? If I had €60 to spend on a badge, it wouldn't be this one. I would put the money towards a better example.

[yab]

But original? is 60 euros to much?
Regards Yab.

[Wagriff]

Looks original, but with the repaired damage-Much too expensive.

[yab]

Ok, what value in this condition 30-40 euros?
Regards and thanks Yab.

[Norm F]

Although you can't normally get a Tombak Minesweeper badge for 60 Euro, you likely wouldn't be able to ever sell it again for that in its terrible condition. These Juncker badges are among the most common Tombak Minesweepers around, so for a little more you can get a heavily worn example with intact hardware.

Best regards,
---Norm

[Wagriff]

As it is, it's basically a curio and not really collectable, so pretty much whatever you would be comfortable paying for something that you won't be able to sell again. $20 US dollars,maybe?

[yab]

Hi, ok, then I don`t think I will pay the price, a shame, I found the front good.
Regards Yab.

[all1knew]

Hello there,

Well it certainly is authentic. I think 60euros for this badge is more than reasonable considering the repair. This one is tombak, which is desirable and in my opinion the reverse pin gives the badge real character and shows the recipient really wore and cared for this badge; it has history behind it.

William Kramer