Another CanPara repro for Bill A's list? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

DavidS · #1 15-02-12, 07:19 PM

This one is a new one on me. Not anything I've seen previously and it sure looks nice, but it sure makes me scratch my head. At least "G-max", whoever that might be, has maker marked it. Anyone come across these before?

edstorey · #2 15-02-12, 07:49 PM

I believe G-Max is a company based out of Edmonton that specializes in very high quality reproduction German clothing although they have manufactured some reproduction 1 Can Para material and the Denison Smock.

I have seen both their repro Denison Smock and plastic 1 Can Para badge and can attest to the quality and that they mark their products.

Bill A · #3 15-02-12, 07:53 PM

One is going to need a room just to store the repro 1 Cdn Para badges. Without the plate that badge would be a real problem.

Phillip Herring · #4 15-02-12, 08:36 PM

Nowhere in the description does it say that the badge is a reproduction.
I'm not impressed.

Phil

DavidS · #5 16-02-12, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Herring

Nowhere in the description does it say that the badge is a reproduction.
I'm not impressed.

Phil

Given the seller and her (?) other items, I'd say she doesn't know that it is a repro. She has a couple of other legit badges, so I'm guessing it's a pick-up lot she is reselling. Maybe I'll send her a polite note & let her know.

barriefield-brian · #6 16-02-12, 03:32 AM

That badge does look good, I would be concerned someone could remove the makers plate. Cheers Brian

Infanteer · #7 16-02-12, 05:29 AM

Don't be too concerned. While it is difficult to see in the photo it is made from a much thinner brass then an original. They are quite easy to vet once in hand.

Bill A · #8 16-02-12, 12:25 PM

Steve, Do you have one of each that could be imaged for comparison?

DavidS · #9 17-02-12, 12:43 AM

Sent the vendor a note and she has added the repro info to her listing and is not calling it genuine.

wright241 · #10 17-02-12, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by barriefield-brian

That badge does look good, I would be concerned someone could remove the makers plate. Cheers Brian

Good point.
Call me cynical but that is probably the reason why the 'name' wasn't 'built in' to the badge more...

Infanteer · #11 19-02-12, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wright241

Good point.
Call me cynical but that is probably the reason why the 'name' wasn't 'built in' to the badge more...

In this particular case, I don't believe that was a good point. As I mentioned in my last post, even if they had not attached the G-max plate there is enough of a difference in construction that it won't easily be confused with an original. Also, the person responsible for having these badges made is a very good friend of mine and I can guarantee that there was never any intent for these to be ever sold as original.

Infanteer · #12 19-02-12, 11:17 PM

Look close at the photos and you will see differences in the fine details between the original badges and the G-max example. I am also including photos of the G-max officer's badge that was made at the same time. It too is made of stock that is much thinner than originals not to mention the attachment of the silver overlay is different.

Bill A · #13 19-02-12, 11:23 PM

Thanks Steve. Is that a brown tinted varnish on the back?

Infanteer · #14 20-02-12, 12:59 AM

Looks like it but since I've never tried to remove it I'm not positive. These badges are excellent for framing as they look authentic and are very light.

jonnynation · #15 20-02-12, 01:01 AM

i photographed this para badge (i realise its a different one to the above) at a auction near me recently, i was not able to stick around to see if it sold. but i was not very impressed with the feel of it anyways, so probably wouldnt have bid... is it legit?

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