VtwinVince Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Comments welcomed on this one. Pin replaced with a screw-disc attachment and post device behind cross of crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 It doesn't match any shown in Carsten Baldes' book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks for the feedback, Don. It closely matches the one at the end of Baldes' Bavaria section. I sent detailed scans to Ferg, and he's wary of this one, possibly a late strike. In hand it feels very convincing, but I'm going to send it back, since I'm looking for a good piece from the award period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 With these you must be very cautious. Almost only works in horseshoes and handgrenades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrestanddevelopment Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 id save your money crown well is wrong. cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 That's too bad. I've sent it back, and the quest continues. In five years I've only been able to snag one genuine Poellath badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrestanddevelopment Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 took me years to find a real one..you need correct well type, correct pin for maker,correct type face, spokes in wheel etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrestanddevelopment Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Do your research before you buy !! and use forums !! happy hunting steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks Steve. I actually had a cased Poellath pilot which I found in a Bavarian town in 1979. It was mint and engraved on the reverse with the pilot's name, squadron and date of award. I paid about 50.00 for it. Unfortunately it is long gone, and I wish I had taken pictures of it, it was stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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