It certainly has a cast look to it based on the whole rough surface of it. I've seen ground dug items that have been cleaned with that look as well. 

Interesting thank you! So it’s a reproduction? Would make sense it has no gold gilt.

Looks like a cast copy of the “Busby” badge from the 1920s, it maybe a kilt Pin or something similar. as it has a garter belt surrounding I think it has something to do with the R.A.F. Pipes and Drums.    

Anybody?

I’d love to see your WIP. It’s always fascinating to see how you do things. And that goes for you other Wizards of Plastic around here. If it’s too much of a distraction from your work though, just throw us a bone now and then. Best of luck and happy modeling to you for sure.  mikie

Great to see that you have started a new modeling project, Manny! I would always vote for at least some WIP pictures, because I love to learn from other modeller´s work. Your "Krad" looks good so far!   Lars   P.S.: Autumn is in sight and I will return to my modeling workplace as well soon.

I appreciate the information. Thanks! 

Looking at it again more closely I can see that it is a reproduction - in the bottom center, the VI should join so that the right hand top stroke of the V should join the left of the top bar of the I. On this copy there is a very clear gap between the letters. As stated earlier, the dealer should clearly disclose whether this is genuine or reproduction, but agree that the price is a giveaway; a genuine one should be more like USD 400. Rob

Further information of interest:   Source [artifact, images 3 - 9 below]: https://www.ebay.com/itm/226353560508?_skw=pervitin&itmmeta=01J7YY2A7NEZQT0CDCC5WM0X1H&hash=item34b3b93bbc%3Ag%3ATT4AAOSwX3BmpSCX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmvUE9852s3fcKscXGQmZCTHx9CZyc78guKq0eRy6x114EofuVrNDIB5EItdaj8ZgZWHAGtUXvXjKkNn9pvGBpN81qfhTqbRyuX6g8CcbqXghty8p4N42gxYQfPUUbhdQ%2F5VHhUMbpZqPbAE0mwaRtulg2tsM40WtMNlejQpCUuxY4oQgn3jpv%2FDAXmuX4YPWT52bptAq9efQbFj%2B7dNdcVKHQIIFVLcs4jOBPncjkLNw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_ajid6_ZA&LH_BIN=1   One notable example...  Fear? Martial Courage? ...  Or "meth"?   Sources And Further Information:   https://www.flickr.com/photos/13150208@N05/albums/72157626598894427/with/5721073131   https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/28875/Christen-Fritz-Waffen-SS.htm   https://ww2gravestone.com/people/rudt-von-collenberg-kurt-freiherr-copy/   http://www.2kompanie.org/fritz-christen.html   https://www.bridgemanimages.com/en-US/scherl/fritz-christen-1941-b-w-photo/photography/asset/7326036

Hi all,   is this a WWII RAF badge? I haven’t found it online yet, and it looks different from other ones I’ve seen. It came with a lot of other British insignia.   thanks!

Hello everyone. I'm starting my next project. I'm debating if I should make it a WIP topic or just post the finished pieces as I finish them. Well for now I will post these pics of what I'm doing. The kit is from Academy, and it was reviewed in FineScale Modeler magazine. It was given a good review, and I have to admit that the Academy motorcycle is more intricate than the Tamiya ones. I'm intending to add another motorcycle (Tamiya), but I'll need to scratchbuild two parts to complete it. That's what it's all about. Also, there should be plenty of figures too. Wish me luck and happy modeling.   Semper Fi.   Manny  

Hi FULMINATA.    My apologies for the late response to your helpful comment, I have been unexpectedly away from home.    Thank you for your time and effort, it’s appreciated.    Gunner 87