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    FLL pilot/observer badge for review

    Hi all,

    I am only recently becoming involved in collecting Luftwaffe badges. I have checked Toms fantastic thread on badges and this badge is listed as Zinc FLL. However there are some differences with the reference on the thread.
    Most notably the shape of the hinge (similar to the Tombac version) and the one domed and one flat rivet. Could this have been done to retighten the eagle.
    Also is the wreath repainted? Although the rivets are not?

    Questions questions

    Many thanks
    Barry
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    Thats a repainted Pilot badge. You can clearly see some gold paint on the swastika lower ends, Behind wings and on the fixing pin. Also this is not the bright color FLL used for their PO.

    Seb
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      #3
      Hi Sebastian,

      Thanks for the prompt reply and also your wonderful pictures on Thomas’s thread.

      Knowledge is key and that thread is awesome.

      My initial thoughts were correct.

      Is mise
      Barry

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        #4
        I agree - original but repainted pilot

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          #5
          Hi Alex.

          Thank you for your reply.

          Plus rereading my initial comment I would like to clarify that the reference to it being an FLL zinc badge was on the website currently selling it

          My apologies in case there was any confusion

          Barry

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            #6
            Definitely a repaint. Not an original P/O finish from FLL.
            Looking for a 30 '06 Chauchat magazine.

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              #7
              Thanks Jeff

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                #8
                Yep, I can only agree, repainted PO. The texture and color of the finish is not right, then seeing gold paint on the swastika as Seb spotted is the nail in the coffin.



                Tom
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                  #9
                  Many thanks Tom

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                    #10
                    Repaited
                    Carlo

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                      #11
                      Messed with pilot for sure… emedals seems to have a weakness for refinished pilot badges. If you look at there sold inventory there are countless examples of messed with badges. Know what you buy!

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                        #12
                        Many thanks guys.

                        As I initially thought.
                        Many thanks again to Sebastian and Thomas for their wonderfully helpful thread on the matter

                        Is mise
                        Barry

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