Impressions Replica GAR badge?

[Bob Velke]

I was speaking to a professional medal/badge maker and he is considering making a replica G.A.R. badge for reenactors and living historians to wear. It would be identical to the original on the front and blank on the back (except clearly marked there as a replica) and would have no post officer insignia.

He says that he'd need to sell at least 100 for $35 each (or maybe less) plus shipping to make it worth his investment. So I'm trying to help him measure the potential market.

I realize that you can buy an original for about $150+ ... or less if it has a bad ribbon but then you have to buy a replica ribbon. I have an original in very good condition that I paid about $200 for but I'd be afraid to lose it if I wore it in a parade, etc.

Please let me know whether you think that there'd be a market for it. Thanks.

 

[johan_steele]

Unfortunately, I don't think there would be that much of a market for them.

 

[John Hartwell]

Over a period of 20-30 years, he might sell his 100. But, I don't think that's what he's hoping for.