bavarian pilot badge

[Eric Stahlhut]

here's an item that i have always considered to be a reproduction. i will explain why i am posting it after i submit some images

this example consists of a piece of (cast?) silver. details show a lot of wear, and it was cleaned/polished a long time ago-- as evidenced by minute polish abrasions. a tarnish is slowy returning.

Edited October 11, 2009 by Eric Stahlhut

[Eric Stahlhut]

closeup. spokes are somewhat evident

Edited October 11, 2009 by Eric Stahlhut

[Eric Stahlhut]

reverse. notice reflection

[Eric Stahlhut]

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[Eric Stahlhut]

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[Eric Stahlhut]

this is why i bothered to post it. i noticed this on another thread:

(pic courtesy of fellow member Imperial Quest)

is anyone familiar with this maker?

[Naxos]

this is why i bothered to post it. i noticed this on another thread:

(pic courtesy of fellow member Imperial Quest)

is anyone familiar with this maker?

Schnitzler & Kirschbaum, Solingen (but they made blades for Bayonets in the early to mid 1800s)

Edited October 11, 2009 by Naxos