VtwinVince Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 This came in a group of items on a 'buy it now' offer on ebay, just before Christmas. It is the Bavarian observer badge of Oberleutnant (later Luftwaffe Oberst) Maximilian Kieffer. It has seen some action, as the pin has been re-soldered and it looks like the enamel badge has been replaced as well. It came in the standard burgundy case from Carl Poellath. The maker's mark is interesting: Carl Poellath Schrobenh. Silber Note that the recipient's name is scratched into the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Here is the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Edit: looks like this guy made it to Generalleutnant, although he is described as a pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I love this badge. It does have a lot of personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Indeed... a named badge beats anything else hands down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Very nice. It is possible to have better close up of the hallmark please ? thanks Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 I will try and get a close-up of the marks, which are somewhat unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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