France Pilots badges... good or bad?

[Hauptmann]

Hi all,

Need some help on these. Are they good or bad and if good from what period and also an approximate idea of value would be a huge help. Also what is the difference between the two? Any info appreciated.

[Hauptmann]

Thanks in advance!

Dan

[WRANGEL]

Hi Hauptmann,

The 1st badge is the official pilot badge. The number on the reverse indicates that this badge was given probably circa 1919-20 (so there is a little chance that the pilot saw action on the oriental theatre of operation). There is no record of the numbers in the French Military Administration (and more over the number on the badge never matched the number on the official Pilot Identification card).

The other badge is a replacement badge from the 1920-1940, it is perfecty original but has less value and interest than an officially numbered badge.

Cheers

Bill

[scotty1418]

Is the coloring on the first not a concern? The gilting on the 2nd is pretty standard but the metal toning and colors seem off on the 1st? It does display the correct B type serial number for the earlier ones.