Chris Liontas Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hey all! I was asked by a good friend my opinion of these badges. Unfortunately I am clueless when it comes to WW1 flight badges originality. I know they were officially reproduced from the 20's to the 40's; and then later as forgeries. I know many of you know these badges really well, so I was hopeing to pass on some opinions. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 no, I don't like it. I don't think it is a period piece. Post, post 1970s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftmensch Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) Beautiful original examples! The Observer badge without rivets Pandis calls the "Distribution" pattern. See his volume 1 page 83. The Pilot badge Carsten Baldes calls Godet made, with a star punch on the pin for base metals under silver plate. See his book p. 189. Edited May 29, 2017 by Luftmensch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I agree, both original examples of these badges and not by common makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thank you guys. I appreciate your info and have passed it on. Glad he didn't get stung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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