mmiller Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hello Folks,I need your help. I am posting a great portrait, which shows clearly the Luftwaffe Retired Pilot's Badge 'in wear'. Does anyone on the Forum here, either OWN this photo, or know WHO DOES? I believe that this photo was sold on ebay within the last year or two.Secondly, does anyone have any Portrait or Photo, showing the Retired Pilot Badge 'in wear'? These photos are needed for a Luftwaffe Badge book which is being presently organized.Thanks for any help you can provide,Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 MarkFantastic photo. Can't help you request but I do wonder what the history is as to why this pilot retired! Wounded? - I see no wound badges. Perhaps psychological?Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 MarkFantastic photo. Can't help you request but I do wonder what the history is as to why this pilot retired! Wounded? - I see no wound badges. Perhaps psychological?RichI think that Psychological causes could be a reason, but not the best IMHO as he still on active duty. There could still be some medical reasons that would not warrant a wound badge, such as vision degradation, vertigo, and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Is the photo period?I will be the devils advocate and say... "I think it looks like a guy I saw at a Militaria show once....."..... ;-)Just kidding, but it would not be the first time something like that happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 (edited) Great photo Mark - thanks for posting it.Scott Edited December 27, 2007 by Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmiller Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 (edited) It's killing me, that no one is claiming it! I realize that not everyone in the world logs into the GMAC everyday, but what a great combination of awards...... Spanish Pilot's Wings, C Certificate, Bomber Spange, Prague castle Bar, Spanish Cross with Swords, Sports Badge, EK1 ...... oh, and the RPB.Mark Edited December 27, 2007 by mmiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 It's killing me, that no one is claiming it! I realize that not everyone in the world logs into the GMAC everyday, but what a great combination of awards...... Spanish Pilot's Winds, C Certificate, Bomber Spange, Prague castle Bar, Spanish Cross with Swords, Sports Badge, EK1 ...... oh, and the RPB.MarkSuper photo. His awards indicate he performed his duty well in two wars. Maybe he was transferred to a non flying posting. Would a non flight posting allow him to wear the retired badge? The retired pilot badge is an odd badge to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Great pic, M...and as rare as hen's teeth! Couldn't resist blowing it up for a better look-see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Great pic, M...and as rare as hen's teeth! Couldn't resist blowing it up for a better look-see. The swastika and date have no paint or were polished. Was this done by the wearer or could these be purcahsed this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmiller Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 The swastika and date have no paint or were polished. Was this done by the wearer or could these be purcahsed this way?Certainly not purchased or awarded that way. I would say 'hand tailored' by the owner.mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hello!Fanstastic photo. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Well, this makes exactly TWO photos in wear that I have ever seen. Both were NCOs.Perhaps earned by disabling injuries caused in a flying accident that was NOT the result of combat action?Though I still don't know why an EX flyer wouldn't simply have been allowed to wear his qualification badge. EX-WW1 flyers wore their old badges whether they ever flew or not afterwards. Bundes-Luftwaffe members wore their old flying badges in M1957 form.This is a weird badge, if you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 This is Jacques' photo - or at least it was at one time. I will remove it if he objects to me posting it here.Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 This is Jacques' photo - or at least it was at one time. I will remove it if he objects to me posting it here.ScottNo problem Scott, even if the picture isn't mine anymore. I know two other pictures showing that badge worn, one was posted on WAF and one on Fundforum.jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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