For the aviation fans...

[stogieman]

I added this to the "collections forum" but I know most of you guys rarely stray out of here. here's a nice group shot of my aviation badges!

[Darren]

Hey Rick, could you post a detailed close-up of your Bavarian pilot badge? I would love to see what should be present on one of these badges. Also, who manufactured the badge?

thanks,

Darren

[Mike Huxley]

I added this to the "collections forum" but I know most of you guys rarely stray out of here. here's a nice group shot of my aviation badges!

What....... No cases???? Nice set Rick.

[Dez H]

Please more detailed pictures of all your stunning flight badges Rick

[Gerd Becker]

CLOSEUPS, CLOSEUPS...

Fantastic badges, Rick. Every single one.

Gerd

[PaulR]

Can you post photos of the backs?

Thanks

[Rich G]

Where's that drooling smilie when you need it?!



Rich

[stogieman]

Scanner is up again!

So, I'll work on scans of each badge over the weekend.

[stogieman]

Issue Pilot Badge-Prussia

Official Issue Prussian Pilot Badge, Obverse

[stogieman]

Official Issue Prussian Pilot Badge, Reverse

Reverse

[stogieman]

Private Purchase Prussian Pilot, Obverse

Juncker private purchase pilot badge, smooth back, obverse.
Maker mark: Half Moon & 800

[stogieman]

Juncker Private Purchase Pilot Badge, Reverse

Reverse. This one has its' case of purchase.

[stogieman]

Meybauer Private Purchase Pilot Badge, Prussia

Note the very different crown and bow...

[stogieman]

Meybauer Private Purchase Pilot Badge, Reverse

Reverse. Classic Meybauer "fishtale" pin/hinge assembly. Classic Meybauer shield mark below the pin.

[stogieman]

Juncker Gunner Badge, Prussia

1918 only, official issue. 3 part stampings, riveted together! Note that the cross has been neatly removed from the top of the crown!