Austrian Pilot Badges by Zimbler

[AFF96]

Hi guys!
Is this Austrian pilot badge any good? If so, is it period?
Thanks!!
Greg
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[AFF96]

Hey guys, does any one know if this pilot's is good?
Thanks!!
Greg

[VtwinVince]

Hi Greg,

Can you post closeups of the crown and the reverse hardware, as well as the hallmarks? As you know, these Zimbler items have been heavily faked.

[AFF96]

Hi Greg,

Can you post closeups of the crown and the reverse hardware, as well as the hallmarks? As you know, these Zimbler items have been heavily faked.

Hi Vince! Those 2 are the only 2 I have other than this MM. I'll pass on it if it's even a little iffy!! They want $300 for it??
Darn it!
Thanks!!
Greg
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[Tim B.]

Vince/Greg,

You can zoom in on the original PIC's or actually see the enlagements if you click on the original photos. I don't want to say where exactly, as Greg is considering this one.

Greg,

There are a few past threads here in this forum on these, so a search may help. I believe I posted some links to a couple of sites in one of them. I might also suggest checking some dealer sites/archives. It may help you.

Best of luck!
Tim

[AFF96]

Thanks Tim! But without expert help, I've check several threads and it looks like a major minefield with these pieces!!
Greg

[Elmar Lang]

Hello,

the Zimbler hallmark looks more similar to that used on the reproductions made by the Budapest-based firm of Horvath, than to the one used by Messrs. Zimbler during the a-h monarchy. On original marks the first line should be like "J. ZIMBLER", while on copies it appears like "J.ZIMBLER".

The pin also appears quite suspect.

A better and larger image of the obverse, with details of the crown, eagle, green-enamelled leaves and cartouche with the imperial monogram, would be very useful.

I agree that austro-hungarian "Feldpilotenabzeichen" can be a real minefield.

Best wishes,

Elmar Lang

[AFF96]

Thanks Elmar! I also noticed that seems to be missing the 3 white beads in the crown that I saw on many good ones in the threads I reviewed.
Appreciate it!
I decided to pass!!
Greg