Hi Joe!

Originally Posted By: derjager
K , a matching numbered document would be a possibility.[/color]


That WOULD be cool to find? Reckon its easier to find a specific grain of sand on the bottom the Pacific?

Originally Posted By: derjager

I think the solder on your example has just discolored. That can be seen on later zinc pieces. The zinc may turn the solder or late in the war the solder could have been made up of cheaper alloys.


Thanks Joe! All this metal responding in certain ways to age and stuff? Its all a bit hard for me to grab, I had a bit of a crashcourse on crossguardplatelifting? But I get the general idea. I don't mind the spot much. Its not something recent and doesnt make the badge less nice So, "my" piece is zinc? I never thought of that? I must take care of it by keeping it greased? Zinc is attacked by rot?

Wondering,
Karin-Renate

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