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Article about: RAAF Pilot Officer Epaulettes. *Make a Mental Note in your Brain about what I said in last post *
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01-08-2014, 12:46 PM
#821
Just to add a little 'Colour' ~ here is the badge I pulled out the murky waters of the local dam on Monday ~
Firstly totally as is and unmolested ~ then lightly brushed ~
( I have some ten of these ~ in various states, even two that are broken in half/s! All prizes of MD and fossicking ~ but this one is special as it has one of the pins attached ~ My definite favourite !)
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01-08-2014, 12:47 PM
#822
Thanks Luke, seeing as they were a main producer during WW2 it's strange that there isn't much info about them online. If you type stokes in google you get a heap of hits.
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01-08-2014, 12:50 PM
#823
AT P Sweep the condition of that title is amazing considering what it's been through.
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01-08-2014, 01:14 PM
#824
Yes mate;
To think that badge has been laying on the bottom for over 70 years ~ amazing ~ The photos don't do justice ~
Last edited by AT P Sweep; 01-08-2014 at 02:33 PM.
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01-10-2014, 01:42 AM
#825
Hey Blokes
Went out again yesterday and had a great day ~ report other blog ~
I picked up an Officer's pip ~ bent + a Tunic Rising Sun ~ bent + a Aust shoulder badge - bent! (Among a host of other WWII bits ~ )
So I decided to torch them and straighten them out ! And finally very lightly brushed them ~
Here they are ~
Before ;
After
Under illumination ~
Not bad for being buried for some 65-70years in mud and slime ~
Stunning ~ but there goes the natural patina effect ~ the burning question / temptation ~ should I do some more !?
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01-10-2014, 07:51 AM
#826
"Stunning ~ but there goes the natural patina effect ~ the burning question / temptation ~ should I do some more !?"
Thats the million $ question mate , Each to there own I guess , personaly I just leave things as they are , and I dont mind the patina or some rust on items at all , In fact many fakers go out of there way to add it !
Ive got some items that I would love to clean up , to pristine condition , but any form of tampering would destroy the originality and in the long run id lose big $ if I decided to sell them later on.
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01-10-2014, 08:13 AM
#827
KW
Thanks for the input ~
Once again I figured I once again had little to lose as all three were suffering from "Battle damage"!~ The pip was almost crushed and looked more like a marazzulle pasta ~
I have one hat Rising Sun I have with hints of the original royal blue is one that certainly is bound to remain intact when it comes to original patina ~
Last edited by AT P Sweep; 01-10-2014 at 11:02 AM.
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01-10-2014, 08:28 AM
#828
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AT P Sweep
KW
Thanks for the input ~
Once again I figured I once again had little to lose as all three were suffering from "Battle damage"!~ The pip was almost crushed and looked more like a marazzulle pasta ~
I have one hat Rising Sun I have with hints of the original royal blueis one that certainly is bound to remain intact when it comes to original patina ~
In your case mate , where you are fossicking in mud and dirt , cleaning up trinket items is a no brainer , and excellent results , just watch out one day you might come across something really cool , and you would have to think twice or at least consult before putting a blowtorch and wire brush on it as there are other options to clean things up.
Happy Hunting !
My Mrs has been banging onto me for years about getting a metal detector and going bush looking for lost treasures !
I just couldnt be F%$#ked , after working 70hrs a week id rather go fishing
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01-10-2014, 08:48 AM
#829
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michael77
Thanks Kenworth got a few days off work coming up going to put up the Pilot Wings the Observer and Navigator.. The AGs look ok ?
Post em up , just do one at time front and back , If you have a new scanner check the settings , I find 200 DPI gives a good clear image on the net after you crop it . If posting black backings, just adjust the exsposure to lighter to show up the thread underneath .
Wings are grouse to collect , and RAAF ones are pretty easy to sort the shit from the original ones.
And from time to time you can even find Theater Made Variations , if you know what to look for
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01-10-2014, 10:09 AM
#830
Trade Qualification Bages
Here is a couple more I have , NFI what they are, ( And dont say Sniper ) , was gonna Goggle it lol , but im sure Dave or another member can tell me quicker
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