Mike K's Bits'n'Pieces

[Christian L]

i like the colorfull things most!

but the others are beautiful, too.
big collection you have there!
christian

[aenobarbo]

congratulations

Congratulations Mike for such a complete collection!

All best,

Pablo

[N18]

Hi,

Images of the reverse of the Segelfliegers attached as requested. Apart from the Juncker Glider Pilot's Badge, non are maker marked. Only one of the enamel "B"s has a number.

Richard, you have enough Pilot's Badges!! The images in the first post are old, I've added 2 x Pilot's and 1 zinc PO since then.

Philippe, the "strange" badge is from a LW Lanyard. The R/O does have a broad pin - good eyes. It's a zincer and has a maker mark I've never seen on any other badge. Sometimes I think it's a very early repro because it is so different but every time I examine it the detail, the quality of the hinge/pin/catch construction, the zinc basemetal and gut feeling make me think it's genuine. In any case it's a sentimental favourite and will always have a place in my collection (OK, I'm biased on this one badge!).

Can anyone spot the repro LW Flak Badge which I've since weeded out?

Regards
Mike K

Unmarked segelfliegerabzeichen or high numbers over 100k are highly doubtfull to be period 1934-1945. I would look for low numbers.

[Mauser888]

All I can add is OUTSTANDING Mike!!!