Assmann Flak

[colin davie]

Hello Guys
Can I ask for some opinions on this LUft flak badge maker marked "A" for Assmann. The swaz looks like it broke off at some point and has been put back on, see pics.
Any help appreciated.
Colin

[colin davie]

Reverse image, has the pin been replaced too? And that is a new flat wire catch maybe?

[colin davie]

Mm

[colin davie]

Swaz details.

[Don D.]

Colin, I'm not an expert but I don't like the pitting on the back. Looks like a cast badge to me.
Don

[Philippe DB]

Looks like a cast badge to me.
Don

Hi Don,

Very likely but than it is a casting made from a repaired badge wouldn't you agree?

There is no difference what so ever between the material this badge is made of and the repair. Strange isn't it?

KR
Philippe

[colin davie]

Thanks for replies on this, it is a strange bird indeed, I would guestimate the whole badge has been put together then chemically blued because the bluing seems to be consistant on every component.
Thanks again
Colin

[Don D.]

Indeed Philippe. It looks even stranger now that I am home using my desktop computer.
Don

[Philippe DB]

Morning Don,


It indeed is one of the most bizar cast copies I have ever seen. As far as I know the only copie that took a repaired badge to start from

Here is another one.

KR
Philippe

[Philippe DB]

reverse

[colin davie]

Thanks for your help (again) Philippe, is very much appreciated.
Colin

[Philippe DB]

Thanks for your help (again) Philippe, is very much appreciated.
Colin

Your welcome Colin, learned something myself today

KR
Philippe