#31926
04/24/2009 11:18 PM
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I got this with several other German WWII items. Can anybody tell me what it's worth? I was told it is rare. 3 Pictures. Thanks, CHUCK
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#31927
04/24/2009 11:18 PM
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04/24/2009 11:19 PM
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#31929
04/25/2009 01:38 AM
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The chain should be nickel plated as the body of the gorget.
Gorget rim should not be sharp.
I can't tell these features on your photos. Also The black backing material should not be fuzzy.
Regards,
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#31930
04/25/2009 10:23 PM
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I'll get better pictures next week and post them. Thanks, CHUCK
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#31931
04/27/2009 07:14 PM
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Here's better pictures of the Gorget.
Picture #1
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04/27/2009 07:15 PM
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04/27/2009 08:38 PM
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Chuck, Thanks but I'm a bit confused. Are there 2 gorgets? The rear "button tongue" looks different.  -serge-
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#31934
04/27/2009 08:51 PM
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This is obviously two different gorgets. I'm also somewhat confused.
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#31935
04/27/2009 10:58 PM
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No, it's the same one, only 1 NSFK Gorget, just better pictures... Do you need better pictures of any part? CHUCK
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#31936
04/27/2009 10:59 PM
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Check the minor damage in the upper left corner... same as in the earlier pictures.
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04/27/2009 11:50 PM
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Sorry but for me the 2nd set of photos are worse. Where you have Pat and I convinced it's 2 gorgets...you got to either get someone to take better clearer photos in natural light where details can be made out, or another camera with a macro setting.
Snap close ups of the Lip around the chain end, the button tang, gorget lip, full close up of figure. Describe what kind of cloth it is. We see only black. How is it attached, if you can see? Is the chain nickel plated? Is the Gorget body Nickel plated? All these naratives with clear detailed photos will help with a proper determination.
Snap a lot of photos and pick out the best you can find and then post. Remember we haven't seen it. Unless better photos are forthcoming I can't help you further perhaps others may.
-serge-
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#31938
04/28/2009 03:00 AM
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I'll do my best, thanks, CHUCK
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#31939
04/28/2009 03:29 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Serge (aka Wagner):
Sorry but for me the 2nd set of photos are worse. Where you have Pat and I convinced it's 2 gorgets...you got to either get someone to take better clearer photos in natural light where details can be made out, or another camera with a macro setting.
Snap close ups of the Lip around the chain end, the button tang, gorget lip, full close up of figure. Describe what kind of cloth it is. We see only black. How is it attached, if you can see? Is the chain nickel plated? Is the Gorget body Nickel plated? All these naratives with clear detailed photos will help with a proper determination.
Snap a lot of photos and pick out the best you can find and then post. Remember we haven't seen it. Unless better photos are forthcoming I can't help you further perhaps others may.
-serge-
...or, cheat like I do and use a flatbed scanner. 
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#31940
04/28/2009 12:50 PM
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New Picture as requested.
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04/28/2009 12:51 PM
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04/28/2009 01:07 PM
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04/28/2009 01:09 PM
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04/28/2009 01:09 PM
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04/28/2009 01:10 PM
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04/28/2009 01:11 PM
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04/28/2009 01:12 PM
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04/28/2009 01:12 PM
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04/28/2009 01:13 PM
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#10 - THE BACKING CLOTH APPEARS TO BE A FINE WOOL TYPE MATERIAL. THE LINKS ARE NICKEL.
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#31950
04/28/2009 01:47 PM
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Originality, condition and rarity are three of the major factors that determine the value. From your pictures, I can not make out the details well enough. The NSFK is one of the more rare gorgets. The condition of your gorget is around very good. This gorget has been reproduced and one must be extremely carreful if purchasing one.
Richard Kuchta
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#31951
04/28/2009 05:22 PM
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OK, THANKS! I appreciate the advise. CHUCK
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#31952
04/29/2009 10:31 PM
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Well, I sold it! Thanks again for your time and information. CHUCK
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#31953
04/29/2009 11:11 PM
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have we decided that it was good or bad?
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#31954
04/30/2009 01:30 AM
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quote: Originally posted by militarymania:
have we decided that it was good or bad?
Yes, that would be nice to know if it was purchased as a repro or original. It was looking "good" but they make such good fakes that without really good clear detailed photos it's a tough call to make. -serge-
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#31955
04/30/2009 11:49 AM
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Hello Chuck, Can you tell us if you sold it as original or a reproduction? Just curious. Thanks.
Jerry
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#31956
04/30/2009 01:23 PM
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I sold it as original to a long time collector friend who I believe pretty much knows what is real or repro. He came down and seen it and made me an offer that I couldn't refuse. I may have sold it too cheap or for more than what it was worth, but, I made a profit and that's what counts. Thanks for your interest! CHUCK
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#31957
05/03/2009 10:24 PM
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Well if a LW Standard Bearer's Gorget is in the 5k range, an NSFK gorget is of course much scarcer but perhaps not as sought after you figure you are looking at 7k for a good one give or take....
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