Luftwaffe Pilots Badge Question?

[Ssteve]

Hello,
I recently purchased a few items from a WWII Veteran and included was this boxed pilots badge. I can only assume that it was unissued,but not my collecting interest so I'm not sure.

Anyhow, the badge apprears to have been coated with a laquer or something. I was wondering if this was something that was done by the factory or if maybe something got on the badge. Not sure and any help/opinions would be great. I've posted a couple of photos though not the greatest, but they should work. Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Steve

[Ssteve]

Pilots badge

The reverse

[Gene]

Steve,

You have a late war zinc pilot's badge, made by makers unknown. The lacquer is a wartime application. It's nice to see that it's stil in the original box; if you can post a pic of the top of the box that would be nice. You have a great set there!

Gene

[Jeff V]

Steve, That is a neat find!

jeff

[Philippe DB]

Hi Steve,


Very nice indeed.

Steve little question can you confirm that the lower swas arm is bend a litte upwards?

KR
Philippe

[CollectRussia]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ght=fang+tooth

This "fang tooth" unknown maker also has a little varnish left on it, look between the wing feathers in the reverse photo.

[Giel VW]

Hi Steve,

Very nice zinker, I like it when they still got their finish!

Could you post better pictures of the very intresting box and tissue paper? (maybe on our package forum...)

Giel

[skip]

Nice find, and unusual to find them still with their lacquer on.
Like Giel suggests, can you post some pics in the package forum?

Skip

[Ssteve]

Thanks

Hello,
First, I want to thank everyone for taking the time to answer my question. I'm very relieved to know its a factory finish. Thanks.

Second, Philippe the swastika looks to me as if it's slightly bent upwards. I've photographed it (hope it works). Is the swastika being bent upwards a bad thing?

Finally, my goal is to hand on this thing a few years before selling it. Can anyone give any information on proper storage for this. Any information would be very helpful. And by request heres some more photos I hope there good enough. THANKS AGAIN!!!

Warm regards,
Steve

[Ssteve]

Badge, Paper, Box

[Ssteve]

Slightly upturned swastika

[Spike Jones]

Nice badge Steve.

[Giel VW]

Oh wow, very nice complete set

[skip]

Steve,

you should keep it stored like its been the last 60 years or so. Pack it back into its box and put it in a warm dry place with no damp. It´ll stay good for the next 60 years then.

Skip

[Philippe DB]

Hello,

Second, Philippe the swastika looks to me as if it's slightly bent upwards. I've photographed it (hope it works). Is the swastika being bent upwards a bad thing?

Warm regards,
Steve

Hi Steve ,

It for sure isn't. In fact I have a buntmetall PO from this maker that has the same problem. When I bought it I was told it took a hit at some point hence the bend swas.

It was only after showing it to Pieter Verbruggen that I learned that this was factory done to make the whole thing fit. Your badge is the third badge I see from the unknown maker that features this bend. Most likely on some badges the rivet holes were drilled just a fraction to low and this made it necessary to bend the swas just a little to make the eagle fit.

KR
Philippe