Hey Fellas, Here's one new to the nest - an unmarked Juncker 3rd Pattern (zinc) Flak. This example has a navy style wide pin instead of the usual needle pin. This is only the third I've seen with this hardware, so I HAD to get her. She came cased as well. Anyone else have one with the wide pin hardware? ERIC
Hello Brian, I can add this to the thread for you - I have a wartime picture (signed) of Wilke as a Generalmajor and the writing, I presume in his own hand, on the reverse. It gives a little overview of his movements. Not much help, but I thought you might find it interesting! ERIC
Hello Karsten, Once again, a hearty welcome to you! A great OM you have there! Indeed one of the most difficult Pilot Badges to acquire for ones' collection. I'll be more than happy to add mine here! ERIC
Hi Kevin and Andreas! I believe I can say with 100% certainty that your Fliegerschutzen wears a 2nd Pattern Assmann Radio Operator/Air Gunner Badge - Look at the size of that wreath! ERIC
A very good possibility woodeye - it could very well have been done by the recipient. Then again, it could have been issued to him in an already altered state, an earlier Radio Operator/ Air Gunner Badge reissued to a Air Gunner/Bordmechaniker at a later time during the war. Would be very difficult to know positively unless it came straight from the recipient or his family who knew the story behind it. ERIC
Hi Tim, I really see no problem with it either - a keeper IMO. As John said and I agree, a Juncker wreath and hardware with the Unmarked styles' eagle. Looks to be two bona fide makers' parts married once again. Great shape too. What's the connection here? I'd like to know that too! Just as a side here, a pic of your reverse with the reverse of my unmarked Juncker. Identical in every way. ERIC
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