Reini Posted August 31, 2005 Posted August 31, 2005 Hello,I've just bought this and was hoping it is the elusive B&NL Flak Badge...unmarked , of course. I'm looking for opinions , good or bad. Thanks , as always!BestKurt
J Temple-West Posted August 31, 2005 Posted August 31, 2005 Correct hinge/pin and recessed catch and apart from the wear, which gives an appearance of the characteristics being slightly different to the obverse... it looks good.Jan Arne S has one of these.... hopefully he'll be able to give a more informed opinion.In the meantime, here are some dimensions from a marked original.32.3 g57.5 mm height44.8 mm width
Reini Posted August 31, 2005 Author Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) Thanks for the info! As for the wear , you are correct. For instance , the inner circle in the 'wheel' at the front of the gun , which cannot be seen in the photo , is indeed visible under a loupe.I have measured it and came up with:W - 1.75 inches or 44.5mmH - 2.25 inches or 57.2mmWeight - 31.4 gramsThese are very close and the lengths are off due to conversion. A gram off on the weight doesn't concern me. I am certain this is a good one now.Thanks again!BestKurt Edited August 31, 2005 by Reini
ERIC Posted August 31, 2005 Posted August 31, 2005 Hi Kurt, IMO, that's a B&NL Flak (in zinc!) all the way. VERY RARE badge indeed. Your new badge matches up very well to my example, except mine has a different hinge and is marked. The hinge on your example is the typical type seen on all B&NLs, as is the recessed catch as John has already stated. My example weighs in at 32.7 grams, so a gram off is really of no concern. The eagle is correct also, in style and method of adherence to the badge - two small rivits on either side of the hinge. The leafing looks spot on as well. I like it alot. Is this the badge you sent me fuzzy pics of eons ago and I told you it looked like a B&NL?? I think I remember you said you were going to take a chance on it because of the rarity of these per our discussion. If so, looks like your 'risk' paid off my friend! I too would like to hear Jan Arnes' thoughts as well - his too is an unmarked example if my memory serves me correctly. I know Frank H. has one of these as well - if he sees this maybe he can chime in as well. Here's your example Kurt with mine so you can see for yourself the similarities.Best,ERIC[attachmentid=9602]
Reini Posted August 31, 2005 Author Posted August 31, 2005 Thanks!Yes, this is the badge from those photos. I was pretty sure it was a good bet because of the distinctive rivet to the left of the hinge. It was an exact match and I couldn't find a difference in the two anywhere else.BestKurt
Jan Arne S Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 Hi Kurt ! As John and Eric has said . Original LW Flak badge beleived to be made by B&N.L . I have only seen one of these LW Flak badges with B&N.L maker mark . The other I have seen have been unmarked .Not able to post pics . Have lost my Internett Connection . Only able get online from Work , and all pics is on my PC at Home . If Eric or John have saved the pics , please post them . Hope to be online agian in a couple of weeks . Jan Arne
ERIC Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 I'll be glad to Jan! OK Kurt, here is Jan Arnes' badge as requested.ERIC[attachmentid=9770]
Reini Posted September 3, 2005 Author Posted September 3, 2005 Thanks again! That is it exactly. Thanks to everyone for their help!BestKurt
luftguy Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 Very nice examples and Excellent photos as always.Bill
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