Luftwaffe Juncker 3rd Pattern Zink FJ badges?

[Tom D.]

Hi guys,

Does anyone else wonder why Juncker DID NOT mark their late-war zink 3rd pattern FJ badges? These are the ones with barrel hinge and oblong or round catchplate. I don't believe I have ever seen one of these with the Juncker maker mark, yet the obverse eagle and wreath design are identical to their tombak 2nd pattern badges (including the notch above the swastika).

I don't really have a doubt that these are wartime badges, but its odd to me that they do not carry the Juncker maker mark. Does anyone have one of these from a vet grouping with good provenance?

Thanks guys

Tom