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- Military historian and dealer from Finland.
- Collecting Finnish awards, German EK1's 1939, KVK1's w/o swords and Tirolian shooting badges.
I still need EK1's L/14 Screwback and Pinback. -
I checked Huffs book;
I recall the one variation (F-3) made without rivets, but that is type I have never seen but in this book. Could be even some field made gift for some pilot - not meant to be actual Pilots Badge.
Huff states that Field issues were possible because of the situation in the end of war (lack of material..). Not true - We had so few Pilots altogether, that there were still tens of unissued Pilot Badges in makers stock after war ended
...and they were sold to collectors at the 1970's...
Jani- Military historian and dealer from Finland.
- Collecting Finnish awards, German EK1's 1939, KVK1's w/o swords and Tirolian shooting badges.
I still need EK1's L/14 Screwback and Pinback.Comment
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The best is to listen the ones who know - I did BEFORE buying.
Merci (you know who you are)Last edited by François SAEZ; 08-31-2008, 05:54 AM.Comment
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Your badge does NOT look OK, Steve. There weren´t many makers of awards in Finnland during the war. Why one rivited version and one without rivets? Besides that I don´t like the finnish of your badge. Looks Polish made to me. Sorry.Comment
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doing well so far !!
well i have contacted Niemann,Rathbone ,Jamie Cross and Warren Carrol.....does anyone know Huffs email address or could they pass on my email address .Bosleys keep on quoting his book so if he also states the badge is a copy then on top of everyone else that should seal it !!
let me know iam watching this space.
thanks for everyones help so far !!!!!!
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Sent you PM. I got the address.Originally posted by WW1wingmanwell i have contacted Niemann,Rathbone ,Jamie Cross and Warren Carrol.....does anyone know Huffs email address or could they pass on my email address .Bosleys keep on quoting his book so if he also states the badge is a copy then on top of everyone else that should seal it !!
let me know iam watching this space.
thanks for everyones help so far !!!!!!
Steve
Jani- Military historian and dealer from Finland.
- Collecting Finnish awards, German EK1's 1939, KVK1's w/o swords and Tirolian shooting badges.
I still need EK1's L/14 Screwback and Pinback.Comment
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keep the threads /emails comming !
Thanks to all so far !! especially Jani...recieved replies from every except Uric in England.
If anyone knows any good well known dealers in the UK who may help please pass on details about this thread !! Once Huffs contacted me back ..hope he does then i will ring Boslys and see what they have to say !! any advice or anything that may help let me know !!
thanks again ...!!
Steve
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Hiya Steve,
Looks like you're going to get this sorted out. My fingers are crossed for you. It is a disgrace that Bosley's can get away with passing this off, but then again, that doesn't really surprise me!
Remember, to be polite on the phone, if possible
Cheers mate!Comment
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Any UK dealers out there who can help ???
If there are any UK dealers ,who are well known and respected who would like to give an opinion on this fake sorry badge then please do or email me !!
More ammo demonstrating that they have for once proven the" humane element "and made an error by selling a fake .
Also it may help me get my money back !!
buy you drink !! lol
seriously any help from well known UK dealers would be appreciated.
I tried to contact Uric of England who is very well known in the UK but without success..anyone know him ???
Well keep the help comming ,i really do appreciate it ...i wouldnt wish this on anyone !!
thanks
SteveComment
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I wish I could help you more, but Bosleys are really making this hard...
I promise I will make the very famous - at least in Finland
Jani- Military historian and dealer from Finland.
- Collecting Finnish awards, German EK1's 1939, KVK1's w/o swords and Tirolian shooting badges.
I still need EK1's L/14 Screwback and Pinback.Comment
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Thank You All !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MANY THANKS to Jani,Russ,Warren Carole,Jamie Cross,: Detlev etc ...everyone !!!
Everyone has been most kind with emails and helped me secure a refund from Bosleys.
Sincere thanks to everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!
SteveComment
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Nice result Steve, great to know the forum has pull, or push as the case may be
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Is it then safe to assume that any pilot badge with rivets and nice enamel work is genuine or is there some high-quality fakes going around too?Comment
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Well, one thing's for sure....
It's safe to assume one should do their homework and research before bidding at auction, or buying from any source whatsoever. I cannot imagine buying a piece and then authenticating it...... Just my 2 cents, for what it's worth!Comment
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