Scott

Wow - that's a beauty. Spanish pilot wing made by a German company, probably as a replacement for a German Pilot. These wings were often earned by German pilots flying in the Spanish Civil War, and some continued to wear them on their Luftwaffe uniforms into WWII (and afterwards). I believe the crown on those wings is the 1936-1975 type. Cheers. Scott

Reverse. Maker mark is stamped A.G.M.u.K GABLONZ

Here's one I used to own. Slightly larger than an original and highly vaulted. Hinge is an integral part of the wreath. Scott

Very nice - thanks for the detiail shot of the maker mark. Scott

Any chance of a close-up of the maker mark? I can't make out what is says on the bottom line. Thanks. Scott

Thank you Jacques! Scott

A few more questions if you please: - When did the regulations change the wear of these from the left side to the right side of the German uniform? - Were these authorized for wear by Germans through the end of the war (i.e., May 45)? - Does anyone have a photo of someone wearing one of these, and a Spanish Cross, and a German Cross, all on the right side of the uniform? Did regulations allow it? Thank you. Scott

Are those aviator wings on the front of that cap? Scott

I agree - yours shows none of the characteristic bubbling of the finish usually associated with a zinc piece. Nice find. Scott

I believe the 'earlier' ones were made of a higher quality metal, and tend to hold their finish better; later ones were made of zinc, and tended to have a finish that bubbled up underneath, and often wore down to a dull grey finish. Purists might know of small differences in different maker strikes (I hear the number of berries on the laurel branch can differ). Check the suspension ring on your yours - does it have a makers mark?

Thank you gentlemen. Scott

I really like these badges - I hope there are more out there that want to show theirs (fronts & backs please ). Question: It seems all of the combatant badges have the small "bar" at the top just below the crown. Some have an aditional bar at the bottom, just above the castle turret. What do these signify? Thanks. Scott

Thanks Gordon! Scott

Showing my ignorance/stupidity here: did anyone ever earn the EK Knights Cross and the KVK Knights Cross (with or without swords)? Was it even possible for someone to earn both? Scott

Love the colth (Bevo?) Spanish wings on the officer in post 29 Scott

I pulled that picture of the book cover off the web. Sorry I can't provide better scans of it. Scott

Here's the cover of JR Angolia's FF&F Vol2. Check out the Gauleiter's ribbon bar: 3 political awards in reverse order...

For a moment there, I thought the eagle on his hat was flying in the wrong direction! SCott

I love these kind of pictures! Fall of '39 and all three still wearing cross-straps. All 3 are SCW vets, but haven't had their SCW ribbons added to their ribbon bars yet. Scott

Don - nice haul! (although some of those look remarkably familiar ) Scott

Great photos!! More! More! Scott

I was the first one in the WAF forum to say I was "uncomfortable" with the bar for reasons already stated. The owner asked for comment and I gave him mine. It went down-hill from there. Could the bar be authentic? Certainly - stranger things have been authenticated. Would I enquire further if I saw this bar in a dealer's case? No. Just my opinion, nothing more. Scott

Ah, the 1st class wasn't an official award - I wasn't aware of that. I'll pass on it then. Thanks! Scott (?Phaleristic Viagara?)

I have this 4-place medal bar featuring an Anhalt FA cross 2nd class. Could a person with such a medal bar have earned the 1st class Anhalt FA cross as well? I'm considering buying a 1st class FA cross, but only if it will go with this medal bar Thanks! Scott

Thanks Darrell! Scott