Sasha Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hi all,I am new on this great forum and I need some help with this Prusian pilots badge.Badge is about one year in my collection and I want to be sure that is original,so I please some experts on this forum for opinions.If you need some more pictures please write.Thank you!RegardsSashahttp://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/XR0hRJu7gVfyNx2o.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/RTSwFWOEUCF4dMZx.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/gs3wf14PYDqMbahO.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/00EVGCoC8mEGqDlC.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/lyUnhDLV1ZIfQkuo.jpg/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftmensch Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hi, SashaWe'll need photos of the back, too.RgdsJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 This is an example of a badge from an unknown maker that is accepted as an authentic, period badge. examples utilizing the very unique pin/hinge attachment have been seen as pilot and observer, Prussia. Here's an example of the exact same maker, Prussian Observer. Again, note the pin/hinge attachment. Often these badges are found with tiny silver plates attached in/above the crown well with an "800" content mark. Or the pin marked "800". Or a combination thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hi,Thanks for replys,John, here some pictures from the back:http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/6crFdEEfXsHUhn5y.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/LTGTe6ejXTleWb9b.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/d4EnZG45l9eZQtBO.jpg/http://www.moj-album.com/slika/6347141/eyRnQBvXh48zCt0A.jpg/Stogieman, thanks for reply, I feel much better now.RegardSasha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftmensch Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Very nice. I'm getting tired of the same old Junckers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The unfortunate thing here is there's fewer than a dozen or so known of these. No clue as to maker yet, although I do have suspicions. Clearly condition and quality denote a period piece. Given the nature of the hand-finishing, probably in very small batches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) Thanks for rseponses,also here are measurements from the badge:High: 66,28 mmwidht: 52,98 mmweight: 30,36 gThe badge is hollow, perhaps thats why is not so heavy. In my opinion was cleaned with brush (not from my side).The similar badge is in Niemann Price-Guide Catalog.If I have good understand, I don't need to worry about authenticy?ThanksRegardsSashaSorry on my English Edited January 10, 2007 by Sasha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftmensch Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Authenticity? Prima! Spitze! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thank you John,RegardsSasha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I also like the badge. I have a observer badge that is similar in-so-far as it also is very well made, and it doesn't have any hallmarks.When I can, I will post photos of it on this thread. (I also have a cliche pilot badge with a simple square "[]" hallmark on the pin. I would like know who the manufacturer of that was -if known) Will post photos of that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhbooker2 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 "GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS!" The other day I received unsolicited email from a manufacturer in Sialkot, Pakistan offering me WW1 and WW2 German badges and one of them looked something likethat one, but it appeared to be sand-cast? I wonder if it is re-enactors who buy and wear these while re-enacting various campaigns? Sarge Booker of Tujunga, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINLAND30 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 This is an example of a badge from an unknown maker that is accepted as an authentic, period badge. examples utilizing the very unique pin/hinge attachment have been seen as pilot and observer, Prussia. Here's an example of the exact same maker, Prussian Observer. Again, note the pin/hinge attachment. Often these badges are found with tiny silver plates attached in/above the crown well with an "800" content mark. Or the pin marked "800". Or a combination thereof. Dear Stogieman, Do you know if C E Juncker marked their observer badges with a cresent moon, 800 and a crown on the back? I saw a hollow cast one today with the sun ray back and it had around pin with the veritcle mounted observer face mounted towards the pins lengthy. I was just wondering if you know where there are any examples on these forums because you seem to be the leading only expert here that knows what he is talking about. I wish I had a photo to show you but have they had any discussions about the prussian observers by Junckers? I can't find anything here.Thank you for your time and have a good evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Well, not an expert, just have some experience. The Juncker badges with crowns are bot accepted as authentic by many advanced collectors..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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