Question on 1954 50th Anniv. Fender Emblem

[Chris Haynes]

The “artificially aged reproductions” I believe are the real McCoy. The only reproductions that I am failure with are cast not pressed brass anniversary medallions. Once again I will refer you to Picky Jim 208-486-7325. He may be useful in clearing up this issue with the facts. I own an original 54FLE hydroglider since 1980 it is authentic right down to the medallion. Picky has the answer you are looking for on those “artificially aged reproductions” they are the real article. The three examples Robbie posted are genuine H.D.. I firmly believe there are no reproduction units made from pressed brass.
joe

Joe,
The reproducrion "Pressed Brass" emblems have been around for quite a while.

[Chris Haynes]

I just got off the phone with David Jackson who is a jewler in San Antonio, TX. He had a real and a repop in his hands at the same time a few months ago. He measured and weighed them both on his jewlers scale. He didn't have the information handy but he told me the repop was a few grams heavier and larger OD than the originals.

[BNSONS]

[QUOTE=badger34;87736]O.K. these have been in my possession since 1982 and came from my grandfather's collection of H-D items. He was employed at H-D from 1934-75. I would have to say that these are the real deal and in beautiful original condition, wouldn't ya say? ..

Sorry, not looking to part with these any time soon.

badger34
You might as well hold on to them, they don't bring half of what they used to bring.
Dave

[Slojo]

Joe,
The reproducrion "Pressed Brass" emblems have been around for quite a while.

I have attended AMCA meets for 30 years and I don't believe I have ever actually seen or handled a repo. fender medallion other than the cast ones. The X Fox employee having the NOS parts is what I believe to be true. I have handled many of those" FOX employee medallions" that didn't have the screws brazed on the back and after a friend of mine brazed them on. The facts are what you can prove and this is the best I can do for you. I do have an original spare medallion for my 54 that I would like to compare to the one in question.
Joe

[milw.pirates]

54 badge

O.K. these have been in my possession since 1982 and came from my grandfather's collection of H-D items. He was employed at H-D from 1934-75. I would have to say that these are the real deal and in beautiful original condition, wouldn't ya say? ..

Sorry, not looking to part with these any time soon.

Dave ,
Your grandfather got his from the same place my dad did,I have had his since the early 60's,it is in the same condition,it is now installed on my 54 pan.
Ken

[A.Sinner]

I believe the difference is really clear when looking at the backside of the Medallion. The period (.) after the CINTI. and the O. are plain as day and the one I have has CINTO with what looks like a possible period (.) behind it and all the letters are grouped together. Is it possible different equipment was used and that is where possibly a second design came from? Just a thought. Thanks for all the input fellas!

[Chris Haynes]

Too bad that 3D PHOTO logo is obliterating what we need to see.

[bear54]

I just got off the phone with David Jackson who is a jewler in San Antonio, TX. He had a real and a repop in his hands at the same time a few months ago. He measured and weighed them both on his jewlers scale. He didn't have the information handy but he told me the repop was a few grams heavier and larger OD than the originals.

Hi Chris

You're right. David got those from me and also compared them with all of the originals he has. I bought a bunch of the repops from a guy in San Francisco who told me on the phone that his grandfather worked at Fox...After I got them and compared to my original he wouldn't take my calls. He's a sleeze and he knows it. His repops are as David described and also the center horizontal bar is slightly higher (wider) than the originals. Also none of the repops have the fine rough finish of the originals on the lower surfaces. I paid over 1200 for my original around the summer of 2000.

[Re-cycleInc]

Here's someone selling badges with a BIN price of $125. Too good to be true?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-...Q5fAccessories

[bear54]

Here's someone selling badges with a BIN price of $125. Too good to be true?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-...Q5fAccessories

I'd say that is too good to be true. It looks repop but hard to tell without handling it. One thing for sure it lacks all the "rough" finish on the lower surfaces. Even a worn original would still have some of that showing in the corners.