Austrian 1st Republic observer badge

[Patrick W]

Hi Guys

I appreciate this isn't strictly speaking the correct forum but I have this posted in the International forum with zero replies. I am aware that some of you Guys on this forum know a lot about Austrian aircrew badges so was hoping that perhaps someone could give me some thoughts as to the originality or otherwise of this badge please?

Many thanks

Patrick

[Patrick W]

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[peterm]

Looks good, Patrick! Only a small lot of these badges were awarded (and have a number stamped on the backside), this is one of the others.

Best, Peter

[Patrick W]

thanks Peter, I found a couple of pictures of pilots badges but these 1st Republic examples appear to be extremely rare

any idea on the value?

Here is one copyright WW2 Wings website- pilot denoted by propellor

[Patrick W]

and another pilot- the wreaths are all hand fretted so each item different..

[peterm]

Hi again, Patrick!

You are right, these badges are really rare birds, because of Austria's rather small 1st-republic-airforce. On the other hand there's also only a small collector's community for these items.
Personally (but that's only MY opinion) I see the value by € 700 / 800. For an awarded piece (with "Matrikelnummer") around 1500.

Best, Peter

[Patrick W]

thanks for the information Peter, much appreciated!

[hopsi]

As already mentioned in your other thread, I have to disagree with Peter, its a copy.
There are also pieces without a number, BUT every original badge has a screw on the back.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...89#post7717689
Also the logo of the marker looked in the 1930's different.

Best regards,Stephan

[peterm]

Unfortunately I have to agree with Stephan! Without a number is no problem, without the screw is POST 1945.

Best, Peter