Noor Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hi,And again. One pilote badge (first model?).Good or bad and what would be the value: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Noor,My two cents worth is that this is a very bad copy. Two things immediately leap out at me and they are the wire securing the eagle onto the wreath and the shortness of the eagles wings. Possibly a Hungarian made example, but definately not a war time one.These particular badges have been discusse many times on this particualr forum and always the same out come....very few where awarded and even fewer would have survived in totoday's market.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Hello,in my opinion it should be an old piece made for private purchase. The current copies made in Hungary (f.e. from Horvath) seem quite different. There exist pieces made in the time of issue, where the eagle is secured to the wreath by means of bent wire, instead of the typical (official) riveted mount, as it appears on any piece made from Zimbler. In any case, a definitive response cannot be given on pictures only: I think that any piece needs a thorough, direct study.The piece here illustrated looks quite damaged (cut-away wings' tips; chipped enamel etc.).In any case, collectors should be VERY careful with all types of Feldpilotenabzeichen, Luftfahrerabzeichen, etc.I think it should be better to wait and buy a piece of official type and manufacture.Best wishes,Elmar Lang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 My opinion:VERY bad (made in the not too distant past).Value: 0Sorry to break the bad news to you!Best regards,"SPM" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I think this is a recent attempt to copy a style of badges that was made by Zimbler between 1919 and 1925... I was waiting to comment so I could show examples of the piece(s)/style I am referencing. I am having connectivity issues at the moment due to a construction project and having difficulty sifting through my reference photos from my badges. More as soon as I can dig up the images. Bottom line, this one's a copy, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks for answers and your opinions! You guys save my money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Moore Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Shouldn?t the crown also be taller and the ribbon ends touching the wreath on this version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yes Lee, but this one appears to have the cross atop the crown broken/missing... or perhaps never there in the first place... another warning bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Finally, the photos I have been searching for. Produced ca 1920-25 during the depression. Very rare style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Very nice Stogieman and thanks anothers as well who adviced me! Of course after few first comments I decided not to go for this badge what pictures I post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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