donnol Posted May 9, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2022 i had this for thirty years purchased it at a military medals show it was bright and shinny with luster when i bought it the dealer told me he had buff it up a little. over the years it turned sluggish grey, i still dont know if this is a authentic piece? thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted May 9, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2022 I would be interested if I saw it for sale. Prep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted May 9, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2022 Without double checking the book, I'd think its good. the finish is what is known as "Zinc pest" and is an type of non-reversible oxidation, what you have to watch out for is that it can be contagious to other badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnol Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted May 10, 2022 thats maybe why it wont clean off okay now i know 16 minutes ago, donnol said: thats maybe why it wont clean off okay now i know thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwar Posted May 11, 2022 Share #5 Posted May 11, 2022 I have read, that if you wash it with soapy water and an old soft toothbrush it should remove the zinc pest, carefully dry off and add a little Vaseline or Ren Wax to the area of the badge to seal it from the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanyard Posted April 1, 2023 Share #6 Posted April 1, 2023 Your badge is a decently done reproduction of the Hermann Aurich (HA) Panzer Assault Badge. Hermann Aurich used a unique hinge that is completely different from the one on this reproduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanyard Posted April 21, 2023 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2023 Here are images of an original "HA" Panzer Assault Badge, in this case, Bronze. Note the unique hinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edelweisse Posted April 21, 2023 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2023 Agree..first badge is a post-war copy. Not original…bronze example in box is original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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