I have several older, original Cinellis with badged stems, and on the stems, I noticed 2 different versions- One with a gold lily (on white background) and gold snake, and one with a red lily (on white background) and a green snake. I am very certain that these are genuine, original stem badges, so I'd say that there are several styles of stem badges... If I get a chance, I'll post pics so that people can see what I'm talking about...
John Barron Minneapolis MN
Previously written:
The photo with the answers (fake badges have the Japanese script over them)
is posted at:
http://www.villagephotos.com/
>From the images, it is very difficult to distinguish the background colors,
and the surface.
I can only say that
1) all the smaller badges (the originals that I have) have a gold colored
lily on white background (the snake is also in gold)
2) On the larger badges, the lily is red on white background (the snake is
green).
I will leave the choice up to you (badge E seems to respond most to the
above-mentioned requirements)
You would also need to feel them to be sure.
Thanks for playing!
Dennis Young
Hotaka, Japan