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Old 27-03-20, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rluka View Post
Was the original made from lead? What does GM stand for? It was bent so I put it in boiling water for about 10 minutes and straightened it out. It bends easily.

Thanks for that info
GM stands for gilding metal, it's the copper alloy used in the manufacture of military badges.
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