I picked this badge up Tuesday. Let me know what you think?
I picked this badge up Tuesday. Let me know what you think?
Hi HC,
I see no problems with this one, you're learning! A nice example in zinc.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Thank you Ned. I posted a lovely cased Paul Meybauer Observers a short time ago. I think its attractive. Take care!
nice clean one.
Yep, a good one hc.
I was surprised that most of the silver gilt still remains on the wreath. It was worn, and zinc was notorious for loosing the finish.
Really like the look of that badge , the eagle looks crisp. Nice pick up.
Hi HC,
Looking at the reverse of the badge I think i can see a reddish texture peeking through the silver, is that so? If it is then the wreath was copper coated, and the silver gilt adheres far better to that higher quality alloy than to the poorer quality zinc. In some cases the badge can appear almost brand fire new.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Hi Ned, Yes I see what you are saying. Closer to the hinge it is reddish.
Nice one.
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