Silver SA-Wehrabzeichen

**meyle77** · 04-13-2012, 01:20 AM

Here is a silver SA-Wehrabzeichen, I got long time ago as a gift. I always assumed it was a repro. Marked W.Redo Saarlautern.

Thanks !

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-13-2012 01:20 AM

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**Walkwolf** · 04-13-2012, 01:32 AM

Perhaps it is the stark lighting, but it appears to be a worn bronze.........

**rbminis** · 04-13-2012, 01:51 AM

by Walkwolf

Perhaps it is the stark lighting, but it appears to be a worn bronze.........

Hi Steve!
I have compared it with my bronze example and the quality of the pin and catch indicate that it is probably a silver or gold. From the polished finish on the catch, I would guess that it is a good silver, but, I know very little about these.

Ralph.

**meyle77** · 04-13-2012, 01:51 AM

it is silver bronze - but i think it is more of a silver
also, it appears to be a Polish made fake.

**rbminis** · 04-13-2012, 02:00 AM

by meyle77

it is silver bronze - but i think it is more of a silver
also, it appears to be a Polish made fake.

When comparing the text on the reverse, I could believe that. There are a few major differences, but as I said, I know very little about these. This is also why I did not post my opinion earlier. I also notice pitting on the sword blade on the obverse.
Ralph.

**Brett** · 04-13-2012, 09:34 PM

Hello Meyle
The badge that Ralph shows is what you would expect from a Redo badge. Your badge has a block hinge & the catch does not look correct.
There are a few different fonts for the reverse writing on Redo badges. The writing on the one you have does not really match any of them
& looks sloppy. I would say that your gut-feeling is correct & that the item is fake.

Regards
Brett