Farkas Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Hi Gents i picked this up a little while ago... It’s a nice looking and solid badge but i have no idea if it’s original or dodgy.., and no idea if it’s a common thing... I’ve noticed the detailing is not perfect 👇 Any thoughts or information about it appreciated Gents cheers tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 It's an original, officer's type badge of the Regia Aeronautica to be used on the overseas cap; in this case, made by Messrs. Binda, Milan, a then known maker of metal badges, buttons etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 18/06/2023 at 05:33, Farkas said: Hi Gents i picked this up a little while ago... It’s a nice looking and solid badge but i have no idea if it’s original or dodgy.., and no idea if it’s a common thing... I’ve noticed the detailing is not perfect 👇 Any thoughts or information about it appreciated Gents cheers tony Hi Tony, Nice looking badge. Is the enamel repaired? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Lang Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 It's not enamel, those details are usually spray-painted (or, depending on the maker, brush-painted). All the best, Enzo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Elmar Lang said: It's not enamel, those details are usually spray-painted (or, depending on the maker, brush-painted). All the best, Enzo Hi Enzo Thank you That is why one can see those badges with lost paint or over painted crown Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Elmar Lang said: It's an original, officer's type badge of the Regia Aeronautica to be used on the overseas cap; in this case, made by Messrs. Binda, Milan, a then known maker of metal badges, buttons etc. Thanks Elmar, 🍻🍻 15 hours ago, Graf said: Hi Tony, Nice looking badge. Is the enamel repaired? Cheers Graf, Yes, not my usual thing but the look of it caught my eye too. 12 hours ago, Elmar Lang said: It's not enamel, those details are usually spray-painted (or, depending on the maker, brush-painted). I originally didn’t notice the overlap, I too thought the colour was going to be enamel. Upon receipt I saw the badge was hand painted, in my opinion, a nice big shiny slurp of gloss which crossed the line… Thanks both, tony 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Farkas Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 On 20/07/2023 at 07:34, Graf said: The details are much sharper than on mine, I’m glad I had Elmars evaluation before I saw it… 😊 On 19/07/2023 at 09:04, Elmar Lang said: It's an original, officer's type badge of the Regia Aeronautica to be used on the overseas cap; in this case, made by Messrs. Binda, Milan, a then known maker of metal badges, buttons etc. A reminder of the differences amongst the ‘same’ piece and the need for friends to help assess such things. 👍 tony 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Farkas said: The details are much sharper than on mine, I’m glad I had Elmars evaluation before I saw it… 😊 A reminder of the differences amongst the ‘same’ piece and the need for friends to help assess such things. 👍 tony 🍻 As i like to say This is the Spirit of those forums Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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