Steve K.

.....and what is going on with that swas.

Hi Gordon I just received my copy this week. I haven't fully read it, but from a quick overview I see you've included nearly everything imaginable in this field of collecting. I was also happy to see an Imperial section! Outstanding! Cheers, Steve

These can be very trixy, but zinc will sometimes have folds or wrinkles, as seen on yours, upper left near the hinge.

Chris Yes, I've aquired a few more pieces and found a few obscure references that may shed some light on these badges, but it's not alot of information. I'll try to write something up in the near future and post it here. Did you happen to see or find anything resembling these badge on your recent vacation? They are hard to find. I've been watching French Ebay to get a better idea of rarity. Apparently manufacturing of these badges existed to more modern times, so identifying the correct age of the badge is critical. The Drago mark and the enamel quality help to narrow down the time frame of production. Steve

Yes, Very Nice. There were many Mecklenburg pieces at this auction, more so than usual (however, none came home to live with me)!

Stunning badge and extremely RARE!!

A very clear strike on that eagle! Choice example!

Jacques That is one of the best period photographs of a LC panzer badge I've seen. Thanks for sharing it! Cheers, Steve

The Bonnette set is very familiar and I'm sure I ran my fingers over it at a show last year here in the states! Small World!!

The Bonnette set is very familiar and I'm sure I ran my fingers over it at a show last year here in the states! Small World!!

WOW! Nice picture of the ultra rare Glider Pilots badge (version with the unusually large eagle)! Thanks for sharing. Steve

Jan Arne I like it alot! Heer Flak are so hard to find. Cheers, Steve

Flamethrower unit..... nah too mundane! .....maybe an Imperial Frogman group..... ahh...gotta be an early Skydiving unit (so few volunteers)!

Paul, I would love to see a pic of it when you find the time. The majority of these are named with documented service for each advisor. Steve

U.S. Marine Advisors (to the South Vietnamese Marines) Tiger Jackets.

Here is another altered one in aluminum.

Johan As requested. Steve [attachmentid=63747] [attachmentid=63748]

Johan I have no other buntmetal Airgunner's badge in my collection other than this modified one! Steve

The badge looks good to me!!

There is nothing wrong with discussions about what people will or will not bid on! This is NOT collusion (in the criminal sense) if neither party OWNS the items up for auction or has a relationship with the auctioneer!

A very nice cross!!

Paul I believe it to be 100% fake. Steve

mmiller, I thought you'd like it! Something unusual to search out! We could trade...maybe for an A&S PO laying around...... Steve

Bringing this back to the top for mmiller.......Here's the badge we discussed, let me know your thoughts. It's always good meeting a fellow LW collector. Cheers, Steve

Please post any other Unqualified Gunners badges in your collection. I am actually looking for pics of one made by Assmann.