Larry Lipps

The reverse,

As long as we're on S&L I'll ass my 4/935.

My guess is that this badge was struck as a presentation piece of some sort. Just my theory. It's really unfortunate that on such a unique piece that, after a hard night, Willi couldn't keep the maker's mark aligned while he was whacking it. There are three separate marks, it's not a blurry photo. Still the skinny "E" before the R, leaning "L", and "Z" shaped S are fortunately fairly visible. The highlights are polished, and it's really an exceptional badge to hold in your hand. I've heard plenty of praise and criticism so any comments are welcome.

The reverse,

Since it's really no fun to have a thread without some controversy, here you go! Because of the late institution of the Luftwaffe Ground Gombat Badge, they're almost always encountered in zinc. While there are pieces attributed to the Juncker firm, it's based on the method of construction, not maker's marks. A badge falling outside of those boundries would have to be considered, at minimum, a curiosity. Luftwaffe Ground Combat marked CE Juncker Struck in Neusilber

and the reverse,

Juncker Paratrooper obverse,

Paratrooper reverse,

BNL Paratrooper obverse,

BNL reverse,

BNL Air Gunner/Wireless Operator obverse,

Glider Pilot reverse,

Some of these have been posted before, but I never tire of looking at Luft badges. BSW Glider Pilot Obverse

Juncker reverse,

I almost forgot, Pilot Observer by CE Juncker, second pattern. Plating on the eagle has tarnished. Obverse,

Juncker reverse,

Maybe a Juncker Observer, second pattern, heavy wreath. Obverse,

GWL reverse,

Okay, how about a GWL Observer's Badge Obverse,

BNL reverse.

Pilot's Badge by BNL Obverse.

Juncker reverse,

Pilot's Badge by CE Juncker Obverse,

GWL Reverse,

Pilot's badge by GWL Obverse