Some new Bavarian aviation badges

[Ferg1]

Here are two recent-ish newcomers to my hoard. Bavarian Pilot and Observer in a not often seen variant . Made by the unknown maker with the square punch MM. Observer is 935 silver marked on pin.Pilot is also silver but not marked as such. There are a few remnants of the frosting finish on the pilot badge but the burnishing is intact on the highpoints. Detail on both badges is lovely. I include a comparision picture or two with the more often seen (but still rare) Pollath examples.Ferg1

[Steve K.]

The Bavarian Observer is stunning with the cut-out crown! Super rare! One that I've searched for but to no avail.

[VtwinVince]

Nice badges, Ferg, it's amazing how different the crown is on the variant pilot badge.

[Lee Moore]

Thanks for posting these Ferg. Is the pilot third row on the right a Pollath badge? If so, how long did they manufacture these? I would like to see a rear photo of that badge if you have one.

Thanks,

Lee

[Ferg1]

Hi Lee, yes the one you pointed out is marked KARL POLLATH. I do not know exactly how long they produced these but probably well into the 20's /30's in one form or another . Details are sketchy at best with regard to production figures and periods for these badges. This one is silver so I suspect it is early-mid war . I will try and post a picture of reverse this evening.Ferg1.