Vintage Pin Badge with Stork and Crown - Den Haag

Name: Vintage Pin Badge with Stork and Crown - Den Haag
Brand: wolfpack
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Vintage pin badge with a stork and crown emblem, marked 'Den Haag', held in fingers, showing front and back views. - view 1

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Estimated value

$15 - $40

Rarity

Average(4/10)

VINTAGE PIN BADGE WITH STORK AND CROWN - DEN HAAG: IDENTIFICATION

This appears to be a vintage pin badge, likely an insignia or souvenir, featuring a heraldic design. The central motif is a stork-like bird, possibly a heron, surmounted by what looks like a crown or coronet. Below the bird, the word 'DEN HAAG' is visible. The badge is affixed with a 'cufflink-style' spike and plate on the reverse, indicating it was likely designed to be pushed through fabric and secured. The material has a dark, aged patina, suggesting it is made of a base metal, possibly bronze or a nickel alloy.

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SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 12 collectibles items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

Item type (pin badge) is generally not a high-value category prone to extensive forgery.
The design and aging appear consistent with genuine vintage pieces.
No obvious signs of modern reproduction materials or manufacturing.

How does authenticity detection work?

COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

General Collectibles Specialist

Collectibles Expert

The visual evidence clearly identifies the object as a pin badge related to Den Haag, Netherlands, with a consistent vintage appearance. The lack of specific maker's marks or precise dating prevents a higher confidence level.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Central motif of a stork/heron with a crown.
2Inscription 'DEN HAAG' clearly visible.
3Dark, uniform patina on the metal surface.
4Cufflink-style fixing mechanism on the reverse.
5Overall design suggests civic or commemorative use.

UNCERTAINTIES

•Specific manufacturer or designer not identified.
•Exact date of production is an estimation without additional markings.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Examine under magnification for any tiny maker's marks or hallmarks on the reverse.
→Research historical municipal pins for The Hague to potentially narrow down the exact design period.
→Consider gentle cleaning to reveal any underlying details, though this could affect patina.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The pin appears to be in good vintage condition, exhibiting wear consistent with age and use. The dark patina is present throughout, and there are no visible chips, cracks, or significant dents. The reverse mechanism seems intact.