Paul R

Thanks for sharing these amazing photos. I guess the photo with the pilot wearing the jacket with the ratty collar is an indicator of how much it was liked. Are they really that fragile? What where they made of? It is hard to believe that they the are all gone!

That is a very attractive coin collection! What are they, exactly? Commemorative?

I cant believe that I missed this! Were you able to get all of the papers? Paul

Here is one, for the sake of pricing and description. Of course, this is a dealers price. Collector's price might be a bit lower. http://www.germanmilitaria.com/Luftwaffe/photos/L008756.html Really cool piece! Is the paint gray or is that a result of lighting?

It looks like a Luftschutz reissue to me! Nice find! how is the liner?

Thanks for the information, Gordon. I will have to get a copy. I have a great interest in this under appreciated medal. Regards Paul

Yeah, I know what you mean!

I would guess that 30 dollars would be a fair price. Regards Paul

I wonder why they are so rare... there were a lot of former fliers who could have worn it?

Sounds like a great idea!

Very interesting thread. Do you know anything about that private ranked Coastal Arty member with this medal?

I agree! A beautiful piece!

Incredible bar set. The ultimate noncombatant bar.

I love the original ribbon. It looks very frail though.

That is an amazing grouping!!!!

It arrived today!! It is definitely unique! Thank you so much for this rare tab!

That is a very interesting photo. I wonder what his "day job" was. I dont see a private in the Coastal Arty getting it in performance of his duties?

How many of these were awarded? Paul

Ed, That is a very attractive bar. Where do you find the space to keep all of your collection? I still love your Non Combattant bars.

I received the following possiblity from a member at another forum.. "The mystery tab is in fact for a Flight Engineer. At some point (maybe 1944) Flight Engineer Corps officers were comissioned as regular Luftwaffe officers, providing they met certain requirments. Examples exist of Pink LW Officers tabs with horizonatal propellors instead of gulls! One such example is shown in Schlicht / Angolia: "Uniforms, Traditions and Insignia of the LW" published by Bender. Still, a rare find." Any other comments are greatly appreciated! REgards Paul

Mark, It does look GREAT! Congrats! Will you be doing any other badges? Paul

Thanks Kevin! I dont know how much the later pins go for, but the 1918 is VERY expensive! I hope to see one added to Chris' collection soon!!!

I had no idea!! Thanks for the information!

Now for comparison... We know that the Engineer tabs are Rose pink, by definition. We also know that the General Staff collar insignia are carmine. Now we have the Engineer tab to the Right, the "Panzer" tab in the center, and the General Staff Officer tab on the Left. You can see for your self the tab matches the rose Engineer tab!!!! This color is uniform throughout the tab(even in the folds). The color is not a result of fading! It is very difficult to get colors to really "snap" on a scanner, but the difference is much greater in person! I am eager to hear all input!!!

This tab is a recent pick up. Along with it, I received a Field Division Lt tab. When looking at images sent to me via email, I initially thought that it was for a General Staff officer. Well, when I opened the packet, I was suprised to see that the tab not the expected carmine. It was ROSE pink! Front