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Hi John, Another wonderful pic! Great comparison photo as well! It does indeed look to be a Deumer 1st rather than an Assmann 1st. Not just on the close comparison shot, but the actual full size pic itself, when looking at the whole wreath shape, has me believing this too. Can't be 100%, but the characteristics noticeable would have me guessing this was a Deumer as well. You do have the eye for detail John! ERIC

That's a great closeup photo John, is it yours?? I agree, it does indeed look like a 'transitional' Pilot! ERIC

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Hi Guys, I thought that I would post this interesting example from Juncker that I recently required. A pretty rare 1st / 2nd pattern hybrid! The eagle is the typical 2nd pattern form found on most early war Juncker Paras, yet it comes paired on the prewar 1st pattern wreath! This hybrid Para is one that I had sought for some time ever since seeing Gerds' example some time ago! ERIC [attachmentid=29513]

Hi Paul, I tend to agree with John, especially when it comes to the hinge and catch - The lack of baseplates under both of these is something I don't care to see on a zinc piece. I would expect to see these on a zinc Juncker/JMME later war badge. The maker mark, to me as well, is a little "off" - The lettering isn't quite right in my eyes either. The cutout in the swaz is also odd for a Juncker/JMME zinker. I too would expect to see this on a buntmetall Juncker/ JMME RO/AG or Juncker FE, but not on a zinker made by one of these firms I too would pass on this as well! Sorry! ERIC

Thanks again one and all! ERIC

Vielen Dank Jan! ERIC

Thank you John for clearing up the reverse - the pic size limitations here screw me up somtimes! I wasn't sure if you had one of these or not - I didn't remember ever seeing you post one. Gee, all I need is the P/O now for the complete series. Oh where oh where....... ERIC

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Just in fellas - a real gem to add to the collection! This one came cased to boot! I know you'll like this one JTW! I'll let the pics do the talking for me on this one! ERIC [attachmentid=27710]

Hi Kurt, Pretty much a clone of our private conversation, but here she goes. My vote on the Claw Foot badges are that they ARE add on eagles. These Claw Feet eagles have been popping up on all sorts of fake Flaks in the past 8 months. All of a sudden they appear on a B&NL Flak, then 2, then 3 - c'mon now! Myself, Jan Arne, and Frank H. were the only people to have one of these with the accepted eagles what seems like forever on a rare Flak Badge - now 3 or 4 in the past couple months, made supposedly by B&NL, with a variation eagle!? I don't and won't buy it. See, your IMME Pilot is definately a possibility because we haven't seen those 'special' eagles on an array of fakes like we see on the Claw Foot Flaks. I like your IMME Pilot because it is a believable badge in many ways - (material, correct Maker Mark on the eagle, hardware, haven't seen on fakes, etc.) This Claw eagles' finish and condition IS different than the rest of the badge, and these eagles ARE found on numerous different fake Flak Badges as well. I must side with Marc regarding the "why the 2 dies" question. It seems the production of these B&NLs, to date, was quite limited, so why create another 'variation' eagledie? Just way too many 'red flags' with the Claw Foot Flaks for me to accept them as original. ERIC

That's a great alu Assmann Steve! Only the 2nd I've had the pleasure of seeing myself, and one at the very top of my want list as well!! Superb GWL pickup JTW with a gorgeous bunt eagle! ERIC

Congratulations on a superb example Rich! What a beautiful addition to your collection! Knowing the backround of the individual is really special as well!! ERIC

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I have no problem with the badge or case either Darrell - 100% original Juncker! A very nice "dynamic duo"! ERIC

As I see really nothing else "odd" about it, cupal being used here would be my guess as well Steve. ERIC

That's great! I'm sure they'll swap some interesting stories ERIC

Thanks once again Joe and Steve! Hey Steve, how are my "old" Flower Wars medals getting along? I hope the Memel is doing well!! ERIC

Cheers Rick!

I have as well! Please support this worthy effort if you can! This book will be a first of its kind. ERIC

Thanks guys! The sides on my swaz are indeed vertical Biro. @ Joe - here is a pic of the reverse. Somewhere along the line a prong was broken off, but at least I still have it! ERIC [attachmentid=24281]

Thanks for the congrats gentlemen! ERIC

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Hi Guys, I just received this spange and it's award document in a Luftwaffe Observer grouping that I was lucky enough to acquire. A relatively rare EKII spange in it's first pattern. I thought you guys here would enjoy seeing and appreciating this, so I posted it here as well. ERIC [attachmentid=23900]