François SAEZ Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 (edited) One of the most rare of the Luftwaffe badges, the glider pilot badge was instituted on December 16, 1940. It was awarded to pilots who successfully completed the glider training course.Glider pilot badge, manufactured by the firm JUNCKER, without mark, in tombak. Edited May 6, 2005 by Fran?ois SAEZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 despite the small image, looks like a classic Juncker in Tombak. One of my favorite Luftwaffe Badges of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Hi,Where are all the others? Another Juncker - worn but not repaired.RegardsMike KObverse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I have never noticed any tombak coming through the worn areas on it though, so I'm not 100% sure whether it is very heavily nickel-silver plated or solid nickel-silver (neusilber).Reverse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 this rare badge worn by a ritterkreuztr?ger . wilhelm FULDA, later Fallsch.J?g.Rgt.2, RK 14 jun 41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Awesom Picture Fran?ois. Love the "Winter" hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Once upon a time.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Reverse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Did I mention it was cased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hi,Interesting how the eagles in Post#3 and Post#7 are so very different when you look at the details. Atypical Juncker hinge (imo) in Post#8 as well. Food for thought.RegardsMike K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 (edited) There is really something special about a real one! Edited June 9, 2005 by Bob Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim Calvert Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 (edited) Jacques, Very nice shot. I'll bet there are not many Glider pilots that won the RK!Mikey K, ;-) Very well stated. Let's just say ... I wouldn't touch a nickle / tombak Juncker Glider unless it matched these die characteristics... speaking of which, I don't think I've ever seen one showing signs of brass (tombak). And to take it a step further, I wouldn't want a zinc one that didn't come from this die either!!!Cheers,Tim Edited June 12, 2005 by Tim Calvert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim Calvert Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Different angle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Very nice badges, all... If only I could find one. jumping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Very nice badges, all... Hi John,Based on the images in this thread and your comment above, I can only assume that you believe that Juncker had two dies for their Glider Badge eagles? RegardsMike KPS: I'd have PM'd but I don't seem to have that ability on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hi Mike,Having seen examples of both types ( #7 & 12) in both early metals and later zinc, I?ve always assumed that both types were acceptable. I base this on the ?Juncker? tendency to use multiple dies in the production of all other badges. Putting aside, for a moment, the examples that both you and TC have posted, which must be considered as being the earlier of the two, what is your opinion of the other type (gut feelings allowed)? We have one example that comes from a group (of course, never a 100% guarantee of originality), the other (Rick?s), which looks like Francois', (hard to tell from the Picture) has a nice crisp wreath, good reverse set-up and what looks to be, the correct maker mark ( again, hard to see). I can understand wanting to acquire the #12 type, as it?s the most desirable, but if there are doubts about the other type? I, for one, would love to know.An interesting point ? The exact same badge that Rick has posted appears in the latest D.N price guide.As you say? a sumptuous feast for thought. :food-smiley-004:PS: Regarding the PM problem... I'll send you a PM as a test, it may well clear the gremlins. If not, I'll get Nick on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Having asked a few questions and raised a few points, regarding the differences between the badges in this thread, I feel it would be conducive to the discussion to supply a link to a previous discussion on the subject.. so here it is.I have to say.... it makes interesting reading and has certainly broadened my understanding of this rare badge.http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...=juncker+gliderThanks to Mike for pointing me in the right direction. wub.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi John, the link doesn't work?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi Rick,De ole Gremlins at work...I'll see if I can find the thread and re-post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Lipps Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I don't know how those Junckers ever managed to fly with those skinny drumsticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Lipps Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 BSW reverse. Note the very common cracked wreath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I had a drop-dead gorgeous BSW Glider but I cannot seem to find the pix. Larry is quite right that the BSW wreaths are often cracked at the rivets like this. perhaps the press was a little to powerful when finishing the rivets. It seems to be primarily BSW ones that exhibit this little clue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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