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[fearnaught]

Hi, I recently got this badge, any Idea what time frame and was it usual to polish down the lower wing or just one persons individualism? Thanks in advance and a happy New Year to you all, best wishes Mike

[Luke H]

Circa WW2 in my opinion.

[fearnaught]

Hi Luke, thank you, any thoughts on the polished wings?, best wishes Mike

[Alex Rice]

I would say one person's individualism as I haven't seen one like that before.
Cheers,
Alex

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by Alex Rice

I would say one person's individualism as I haven't seen one like that before.
Cheers,
Alex

Agreed. Soldiers sometimes did unique polishing jobs to highlights for effect.

CB

[Fatherofthree]

Are the wings polished?

To me it looks as if the left hand wing has been overlaid/filled with something and left to harden, but not so apparent on the other.

Regards.

Brian

[fearnaught]

Hi Brian, interesting, unfortunately I'm at work until Sunday. I will definitely give it a look, thanks for all the replies, best wishes Mike

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by Fatherofthree

Are the wings polished?

To me it looks as if the left hand wing has been overlaid/filled with something and left to harden, but not so apparent on the other.

Regards.

Brian

I believe you are right. Both wings and apparently the chest have had silver solder like overlay put on, for what reason I cannot fathom.

CB

[fearnaught]

Hi Brian, well spotted, it does appear to have a silver/ silver solder overlay which has been polished. I'll keep it in the collection as an oddity-vive la difference, thanks to all and best wishes Mike