Stogieman Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 It just never ceases to amaze me the lengths people will go to deceive a collector... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 A child could tell that it is a "toy" Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 A real one to compare...There is a similar badge with no "wings" below the airplane wings (Borisev), but the first one posted... is not it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hey Stogie....educate an old man here.... what is this badge????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi Chris, these "rhombs" (as referred to any/all academy badges) were for various WW2 Soviet Aviation Schools, prior to 1941/2. Upon completion of pilot training, gunner, etc. you were issued the badge/document. Unfortunately, it seems the Soviets learned very quickly that the massive casualties taken by Soviet Aviation Crews/Pilots would require a massive number of badges and they were suspended. (possibly as late as 1943, I'm going from memory).The sky blue color of the enamel on the diamond was specific to Soviet Aviation and matched the piping on the tunics, pants and caps. Extremely rare and difficult to find as most went down with the aviator. Multiple different designs out there, most quite beautiful and of rather complicated construction utilizing multiple, small pieces for each badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauptmann Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 And the sellers feedback is Private... I wonder why? And all for the low, low price of... 145.00 GBP's ($271.83). Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 A real one to compare...There is a similar badge with no "wings" below the airplane wings (Borisev), but the first one posted... is not it!Wow, Rick thats a beauty Is it yours?If only all fakes were so easy like the one, you posted. But i am sure, it will find a buyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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