J Temple-West
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Hi, Stephen
What I'll do is, I'll send your pictures to a very good friend who is considered an expert in the field of glider pilot's and all that is connected to the subject for an opinion.
it may take a little time due to the time of year... but we'll get there.
bear with me
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Sorry, Stephen...even though I took a double take when seeing the front of this badge... I would give this one the "thumbs down".
It looks to be a casting of a glider pilot's badge by the maker Brüder Schneider - Wien (BSW). Even if the reverse hardware was replaced, at some point, the characteristics (bubbling of the zinc during production/retention of detail/type of rivet etc) of the maker's zinc badges are just not there in my opinion.
For comparison: an early example by BSW.
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Have moved this topic to this section....
In answer to your concerns...follow this link to your topic on your Air Gunner badge.
http://gmic.co.uk/topic/69954-luftwaffe-air-gunners-badge/
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Regarding the Pilot's badge....
The "CEJ" maker mark, for the firm of C.E Juncker-Berlin, was only used on very early pre-war badges, such as the examples below.
For comparison: 1st pattern Pilot's badge (left), 1st pattern Pilot/Observer badge by Juncker
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Hi, Stephen
A post-war cast copy, I'm afraid...as is, as has already been said, the PB.
To give you some idea as to the superb badges that W. Deumer produced, have a look at the badges below and compare them to your example.
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Nice, Don...I know who to burgle.
Quite amazing how they managed to maintain the detail in their mini production.
eg: Here is the cap badge ( maker: Berg & Nolte - Lüdenscheid) of the DLV with membership mini below....
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The first two (Heer and Kriegsmarine) are new to the collection.
Heer.... Maker is still a bit of a mystery, but, going on the reverse hardware, I am leaning toward W.Deumer as a good possibility.
Kriegsmarine... Nicely marked with the "A" for F.W Assmann - Ludenscheid
Luftwaffe... I've chosen this example from the collection as it's a known unmarked example from the factory of Wilhelm Deumer and gives a good comparison for the heer eagle that started the thread...slightly different hinge, but a very similar setup overall.
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Romanian Medal for Manhood and Loyalty:
if the crossed swords are silver - 2nd Class
if the crossed swords are gilt - 1st Class
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The backing cloth could possibly be a later addition by the recipient (often seen)...but medals, construction of the bar,backing plate all look to be period correct.
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The smaller pin-back version is not too hard to find...but this one is.
measuring 3.1cm with a buttonhole attachment by the maker, Karl Wurster - Markneukirchen.
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could we see a shot of the reverse...
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Pity about condition...pieces by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida (100) are renowned for keeping their finish. Still, nice gift!
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They don't make them like that anymore...
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'G L' - Luftwaffe General Luftzeugmeister (civil technicians)
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Bronze PAB by the maker, Karl Wurster.
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On 14/06/2016 at 21:41, stewy said:
"Here's a rarely seen ISA."
And with fantastic finish, Stewy....Very nice!
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Dave
You could always post your items in our sale room...
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A superb set, Stewy
It always amazes me how well pieces from Wächtler & Lange keep their finish.
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Well, you learn something new every day.....this is what I love about this hobby.
Nice to be able to add Karl Hensler to the list of makers of the Russian Front Medal.
Cheers, Stewy
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A hard one to find, Stewy.
As you say, pity about the catch....but all part of its history.
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No problems with that one.....
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Morning, Andreas
More likely to be an on-board produced flotilla cap badge rather than for a particular u-boat.
this one is for the 2nd U-boat Flotilla...the link will give you a little more information on the group.
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I agree with Jerry....the 70's saw a lot of etched bayonets hitting the market...some quite well done, using original templates..... some with fantasy artwork.
I wouldn't write this one off just yet as the etching appears to have certain elements that were used by the firm F.W Holler - Solingen.
The problem with etched bayo's is that even with decent pictures it's hard to give an opinion without having the piece in hand
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A very nice example of an original "DLV" stickpin you have there, Gerd.
These multi piece membership badges also come with a button hole setup, and are getting harder to find.
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Campaign Collection
in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
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Wow! Superb, Robin...
But....surely you need shields with backing cloths for all three branches.