Abzeichen der Flieger-HJ " Wir fliegen "

[M Wipf]

I've noticed there are two styles of this little 41mm HJ Flieger badge. Could it be a matter of early and late production ? OR .. Authentic versus reproduction ?

I'll show some examples of each below and would be interested in hearing your opinions ..

[M Wipf]

Notice the variation in finish and pin retention method.

[M Wipf]

Reverse comparison .. Notice the difference in font ..

[M Wipf]

another

[M Wipf]

And another ..

[rlimike]

badge

The 1st. Badge looks like it is cast & the details are soft.I believe lt is a copy.

Mike