Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber "92" for Review.

**GIZMO8Z** · 05-29-2013, 11:32 PM

Hello, Gentlemen

I'm about to pull the trigger on this wound badge. I'm confident that it is authentic, but the bubbling on the finish has me a little concerned.

Advice would be greatly appreciated!

Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber "92" for Review.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-29-2013 11:32 PM

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**all1knew** · 05-29-2013, 11:37 PM

by GIZMO8Z

the bubbling on the finish has me a little concerned.

I'm sure others will agree but that is actually in favor for the badge being authentic. This is a reaction the zinc had to the base metal when it was applied; the fakers have a hard time copying this trait!

William Kramer

**Walkwolf** · 05-29-2013, 11:42 PM

I agree with William. This is a zincer - I have seen others from this
maker where the 'bubbling' does not show as much.........

**GIZMO8Z** · 05-29-2013, 11:44 PM

Hi William,

I'm not so much concerned with it's authenticity, but with it's stability. I tend to like to keep my pieces as-is and don't know if this one should be treated a special way to preserve the finish.

**Bill T** · 05-30-2013, 12:01 AM

Nice One Joe, maybe a little Vaseline for her? That's all I can think of...

**rbminis** · 05-30-2013, 02:54 AM

This would be a nice example for you to add to your collection Joe!

Since there is no zinc pest to speak of, I would not really recommend a vaseline bath, just be sure to keep it somewhat enviromentally stable and you should be okay.
Ralph.

**Walkwolf** · 05-30-2013, 02:58 AM

Here's a '92' that does not have any bubbling.........

Wound Badge - Silver Grade | eMedals

**GIZMO8Z** · 05-30-2013, 03:03 AM

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen!

I don't really mind the bubbling... I actually prefer the pieces of my collection to be salty. I just wanted to make sure that the finish isn't something that would vanish on me.

**all1knew** · 05-30-2013, 04:27 AM

by GIZMO8Z

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen!

I don't really mind the bubbling... I actually prefer the pieces of my collection to be salty. I just wanted to make sure that the finish isn't something that would vanish on me.

if it survived a World War with this much finish I doubt YOU would be its demise.....

William Kramer

**Adrian** · 05-30-2013, 07:12 AM

The bubbling should be fine and I agree with the others that any treatment should be avoided.

Keep it in a stable environment and don't handle it more than necessary - that same with any decoration - and it will see you out!

Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber "92" for Review.

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