J Temple-West Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Just in is one of the hardest variations of pilot?s badge by ?F.W Assmann? to locate.With solid nickel silver 3rd pattern wreath and 2nd pattern aluminium eagle, most will be found with extensive wear to the highlights. This example, however, is in excellent condition with the features of the eagle intact. The obverse shows that the rivets have been hammered in an attempt to tighten the eagle, a characteristic found on the majority of badges having aluminium parts.By no means mint?but all in all, a ?been there? piece with history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J Temple-West Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 With the rest of the "Assmann" PB flock.From left to right: All aluminium 1st pattern eagle/2nd pattern wreath - Nickel plated tombak 1st pattern eagle/2nd pattern wreath - Nickel silver 1st pattern eagle/3rd pattern wreath - (The one above) Aluminium 2nd pattern eagle/nickel silver 3rd pattern wreath - Tombak 2nd pattern eagle/nickel plated 3rd pattern wreath.Still hunting for that elusive "egg shaped" 1st pattern wreath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Arne S Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hi John !GREAT Assmann Pilotbadge ! Jan Arne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Superb badge John! That eagle shows virtually no wear for a aluminum example! Another stellar acquisition my friend!ERIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Very nice J T-W!!I used to own one myself pretty much the same. Like a fool I sold it... Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Jan, Eric and Rich..@ Rich... I know that feeling all too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Very nice John, lovely piece Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 J.T.W., That's quite a Flock of Eagles you have there Pal! I'd like to see a Picture of the egg shaped Pilot Badge. If I've ever seen one I didn't know it. All the best, Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 J.T.W., That's quite a Flock of Eagles you have there Pal! I'd like to see a Picture of the egg shaped Pilot Badge. If I've ever seen one I didn't know it. All the best, ButchHi Butch...Here is one I have on file..not in the collection as yet...a very hard piece to find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 An extremely rare group....The P/O (Mark Miller collection)...Para (my collection) and the Pilot, side-by-side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Thanks J.T., The "Egg Shaped" Wreath is a well deserved name for these Badges. That's amazing! Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 (edited) Dear John, Amazing piece, as are almost all of your pieces! As a fellow Luftwaffe collector, you continue to amaze me with the rarity and condition of your pieces (not to mention your photograhic ability!)Gary B Edited December 31, 2007 by Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hello!Very niche John. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHE Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ...Still hunting for that elusive "egg shaped" 1st pattern wreath. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1669...0&start=140to be continued ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Superb example, CHE. If you happen to come across another one...let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHE Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Superb example, CHE. If you happen to come across another one...let me know. Hi, John Ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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