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Bronze Bomber. Reverse.

Francois, Your cases (Etui) look great. I like the groupings, also. Regards, Mark Bronze Bomber.

One item to note - It seems as though Long Range Fighter Spanges are much more rare than their Short Range counterparts. Most of the Long Range clasps encountered are Gold and with Pendant. Very seldom do I ever see the plain Bronze, Silver, and Gold grades. I guess that by the time this badge was institued, the pilots had already qualified for the 'Pendant'. Regards, Mark

Short Range Day Fighter (in Gold) with Pendant. Reverse.

Short Range Day Fighter (in Gold) with Pendant.

Short Range Day Fighter in Gold. Reverse.

Short Range Day Fighter in Gold.

Short Range Day Fighter in Silver. Reverse.

Short Range Day Fighter in Silver.

Short Range Day Fighter in Bronze. Reverse.

Short Range Day Fighter in Bronze.

Long Range Day Fighter (in Gold) with Pendant. Reverse.

Francois, et.al. I have several to post. They are old scans, not new digital photos, so excuse the 'poorness' of the images. I believe that they are all Tombak, Regards, Mark Long Range Day Fighter (in Gold) with Pendant.

All, I believe that this B&NL example, in Buntmetal, may be what you are looking for. Notice that the talons are not 'clutching' as in Rich's modified example. The talons on original AGs are most always 'straight'. Regards, Mark

Thank you both. It appears that the weight discrepancy is about 1.7g. On a 23g badge, what is that? About 8%? Regards, Mark

Hi Steve, Likewise. I met several faces at the Chantilly Show, that now I can associate with names. As mostly happens... the BSing with 'comaraden' was the better part of the show. I have tried to carefully read the discussion here, and follow the theme, as it curves around. I like your badge. As we discussed at the show, I have yet to see a good aluminum reproduction of a Pilot Series Badge. The strike of your badge is solid. The finish looks convincing. The makermark matches my IMME P/O to a tee. And the hardware........... well .......... yes, the tubular diameter on the hinge looks larger than we are used to seeing on other (Juncker & Assmann) early Aluminum (and Buntmetal) badges. But so what! Either they used what was on the shelf, or maybe they even figured that with a larger radius hinge, there was more surface area to solder to. Who knows? But anyone who would condemn the rest of the positive attributes, merely because of the uncharacteristsic hinge, is, as you put it, not a 'skilled collector'. I'll buy it if you ever sell! Regards, Mark

Hah! And we all lived happily ever after! C'mon Dave..... This is us you are talking to. Not your wife. No need to make comments you will regret having made! So just lust after the two new mistresses........... er, uh..... badges in your life. Very pristene> Regards, Mark

I have a second new badge, a S.H.u.Co. Destroyer badge. It weighs 24,6 g. I would like to verify its authenticity. Can anyone confirm the weight of this badge, please? Images to follow. Best regards, Mark

Does anyone know the weight of the later version High Seas Fleet Badge, made by f,o,? More specifically, the badge without the cast in hinge; the one with the attached hinge and soldered-in '?' catch. Mine weighs 27,1 g. I will post images of my new example later. Thank you! Mark

Hi Dan, The image I posted was more of a 'frontal brest' shot. This was originally a Waffenrock. The cuffs have been removed, and the rear tailered and hemmed. When I get home tonight, I can post images that reveal those 'mods'. I love the tunic! Obviously, an RK/DK Regiment Kommander liked his tailered 'Rock', and wore it with pride! The shoulderboards are for a Major. Since he is listed in the '44-45' as a Leutnant Oberst, he may have retired this tunic as a Major, and wore a new tunic with the appropriate insignia. I just hope to find more info about this Officer, his awards, and his Service History. Thanks for the interest! Mark

How disappointing. I was sincerely hoping that someone had any additional information. Thanks anyway. Mark

Here you go Rick. He has been promoted since he purchased the tunic. Mark [attachmentid=49768]

Hi Scott, I can certainly appreciate the 'badge in wear' question. I think we would be short pressed to ever find a photo of this egged P/O in wear. If one turns up..... I WANT TO BUY IT! To quote Steve, "In my years of collecting, I have never seen this 'style' of Assmann (wreath and bird combination). Add in the early mark....makes it even more unique! (perhaps...singularly unique...in my book)." (Bold Italics emphasis added by me.) Not that I am trying to evaluate the rarity of this badge, but it may have been a 'one off' prototype. Maybe more are in collections, who knows? But it is as mid-30s as they come. Regards, Mark PS - Hope I didn't come-off as too defensive!

Steve, Yeah Baby! Mark