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Am I READING this correctly? Could this be STANDARD?

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Now that I see the crankset was added at some point, would it be correct? Or would a Fauber set up like this bike be more appropriate?

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/crown-great-western-mfr-co.64110/#post-802031
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Gracefully damaged...I received it partially repaired. My buddy Steve got it back almost perfect after some coercing with a torch. Needs a lil paint touch up & patina to match the rest.
 
Update on this frame. Still not sure whether it is a Reading or Great Western. All I know is that it's badass. Leaving the crankset that is on it for now unless it's proven incorrect. Swapped in a set of Velocity Blunts/Corbin 2spd, looooong stem & Tillers to get it on the road again. Steve did such a great job straightening out the severely bent fork I was able to ride it no-hands for a bit at this weekends' ride. @Velocipedist Co.
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What badge was attached? I believe that the 6-petal Emblem sprocket would go best with an Emblem badge. Emblem may have had the side holes for badges. I have seen GWM ads on this site that described the 8-point snowflake sprocket as an R.S. design. GWM may have had the vertical holes for badges.
Mead (or Premier) offered a “circle bar” feature and had the side badge holes, but often used Mead chain rings.
 
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What badge was attached? I believe that the 6-petal Emblem sprocket would go best with an Emblem badge. Emblem may have had the side holes for badges. I have seen GWM ads on this site that described the 8-point snowflake sprocket as an R.S. design. GWM may have had the vertical holes for badges.
Mead (or Premier) offered a “circle bar” feature and had the side badge holes, but often used Mead chain rings.
Going by the OP's pics above, I don't believe this frame ever had a badge. Unfortunately, it looks like someone took it upon themselves to drill holes & attach a badge. Kinda bummed...tho it is a nice badge. The damage is done, so I'll leave it & patina the screws a bit to match. Pics to come later...
 
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