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05-14-2012, 08:42 PM
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Hello,
well I had initially written this one off as a bad fake, but after using the "search function" that is so frequently overlooked I ran across an original that was very similar. I was hoping that I could get a much appreciated opinion or two from from you fine folks.
I ran across a gentleman with a moderate sized collection, and he is letting it go pretty cheap, only problem is there are definately a few fakes in the pile, so now rather than bug everyone, I am attempting to research these items before they are snaggedup by another! There are two officer tabs that i havent began reviewing yet or even scrutinized the photos yet... but here's hoping!
Thanks for looking.
p.s. sorry, the photos are not museum quality, but they are not the worst ive seen either..
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05-14-2012, 08:43 PM
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one more of the back
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05-14-2012, 10:16 PM
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No, this is an original- only the 1940 year has been copied by the dynamic duo in Budapest...this is what the front of an original 1194/40 SHOULD look like.
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05-14-2012, 11:00 PM
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wow... I actually found sn authentic item... well this gives me hope, now i'mgonna go snag this one up and take some more photos... he has officer tabs, belt buckles, daggers, straps, that are SS also a few other items of different branches..
Here is another item i snapped a few pics of, and couldnt find anyreference of here on the forum... I had imagined this was a fantasy piece..
Also, thanks for the info Arran.
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05-14-2012, 11:38 PM
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The second item is a fantasy piece...
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05-14-2012, 11:45 PM
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yeap... i figured as much, just couldnt find one on the forum to compare with..
Arran, do you know the maker on this particular button?
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05-15-2012, 08:00 AM
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I don't like what I am seeing. You are correct, in that these pictures are not museum quality.
Chris
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05-15-2012, 08:04 AM
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I agree, from these pics the TK looks cast.
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05-15-2012, 08:10 AM
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PM sent to John before on this - indeed of only the 1940 one there are die-struck repro's , but this may still be a casting .
Though it APPEARS to be of proper 3 part ( fold-over ) construction , both front & reverse do not look as smooth as they should be , and most importantly - brass front material ..?
As far as I know , this should always be ALUMINUM ..
Last edited by Winkelman; 05-15-2012 at 08:18 AM.
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05-15-2012, 08:17 AM
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Brass seems to be coming through reverse as well ..
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05-15-2012, 08:24 AM
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dang it... I thought i had finally found a little something after a year+ . So none of these employed brass construction? well i appreciate the advice fellas.
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05-15-2012, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SScollector
I don't like what I am seeing. You are correct, in that these pictures are not museum quality.
Chris
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Yeah... Sorry, when i was snapping pics it appeared crisp on the screen... I didnt have much time either..
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05-15-2012, 08:40 AM
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Switch your camera to macro.....if you have the option!
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05-15-2012, 08:43 AM
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Quote:
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Switch your camera to macro.....if you have the option!
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Sad thing is, it was on macro.. i dont know what happened. It looked crisp and clean immediately after i took it. I guess the focus twitched or something... I dont know....
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05-15-2012, 08:52 AM
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Thats the beauty of digital....take 3-4 pics of the same thing and you better your odds of at least one coming out decent. Usually works for me.
But like anything tech, it can be a pain in the arse just when you need it to perform..........unfortunately.
Anyway, dont want to derail your thread with camera talk... 
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Originally Posted by John Macrini
Sad thing is, it was on macro.. i dont know what happened. It looked crisp and clean immediately after i took it. I guess the focus twitched or something... I dont know....
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