J Temple-West

Thanks for the shot of the reverse, Steve. I would have to disagree with you regarding the removed bolts. The comparison clearly shows remnants of the bolts, and compared to the factory produced AG/FE (bottom)... somewhat different I think you’ll agree. Anyway....Although it looks to be expertly done, for me it all comes down to when the refinishing was done.

Not a particularly rare document, but nice to see the award document for the 2nd class. If I may...the award.

It’s an ID badge worn by administration personnel of military airfields. In this case for the airfield in Landsberg/Lech (Area VII), a town noted for its prison where Adolf Hitler was incarcerated in 1924.... after the war the location for one of the largest Displaced Persons (DP) camps for Jewish refugees and the place of execution for more than 150 war criminals after 1945.

Afternoon, Steve Now, now....give us a chance....how about a shot of the back. Some thoughts on the obverse: Remnants of the lightning bolts can be seen, indicating a non-factory modification from RO/AG to unqualified AG which would also mean that the refinish would be non-standard making any assessment pretty difficult. The eagle also looks very soft and thinner than originals I've come across but that could be down to the photography...angles etc Lastly, the tail looks to be attached to the wreath at a different angle than those on accepted originals, something to consider.

I would go for an extremely battle weary original, maker unknown. Based on the wreath, the closest match would be for a firm by the name of Friedrich Linden; Ludenscheid.... the only problem is that the eagle does not match that maker. There is an unknown maker that used this type of wreath style and an unusual flat ‘coke bottle’ pin/hinge assembly and seeing that it appears that the pin/hinge assembly on this one has been replaced, I would say it belongs to that maker.

Reverse....

Another nice piece, Mike With so many good fakes of the B&NL PB about, good to see an original example...and an early one at that. I notice that the badge has some information scratched on the reverse of the wreath, a name, rank or FP number perhaps? The scratchings on B&NL badge of mine (so often found on qualification badges) led me to the man's rank, unit and service record....so always check your badges, folks. :cheers:

Reverse....

Mike, nice to see another of these FLL flak badges. ... I know of less than a handful of this type in collections. Congratulations on owning such a rare bird.

And, as requested, the list entries for his Ehernpokal and DKiG. Good luck with the research, Michael.

He appears in the listings for both Pokal and DKiG, but not in any RK listings that I can find. You will have to start researching his unit 7./Stuka-Geschw.77. I suspect he would have served mostly on the Eastern Front. To clarify: the term “Feinsilber” (also known as German silver) seen on the base of the Pokal was a term for a mixture of alloys used by manufacturers to replace actual silver, a commodity, among many others, that became increasingly hard to acquire during the war years. The goblet was instituted in 1940, and the fact that early examples can be found made in .835 silver is due to the award being funded by the German Aviation Industry.

No problem with that one. A typical example of “Der Ehrenpokal für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg” in ‘Feinsilber’ issued to Luftwaffe flugzeugführer / Uffz Gerhard Dobschat, 7./Stuka-Geschw.77 Dobschat was also awarded the DKiG on 28.01.43.

Material, stitching and font type look good (hard to tell from the poor pictures supplied) and the COA from Detlev (if original) is encouraging. Ask the seller for some clearer shots...I’m sure he won’t mind.

W Deumer. Lüdenscheid

C.E Juncker. Berlin

It's just past midnight; I have a few minutes to myself so I thought.....A few side-by-side examples of some early pre-war Luftwaffe Pilot/ Observer – Pilot badges to have a look at. F.W Assmann & Söhne. Lüdenscheid

Certainly something to do with the Junkers factory. From the style I'd say 1930's. can you make out the maker mark? A very nice piece, Theodor.

Superb set, D..... :love:

Reverse...

Another for comparison. Obverse...

A very clean example you have picked up there, Tom. :cheers:

Maker mark

Reverse

Another sent in by Colin...cheers, C. Quite a good attempt at a B&NL Obverse

Supplied by Shane is this Juncker marked Observer with a casting of a Juncker 2nd pattern wreath and Assmann eagle.