B&N L Pilot or P/O Badge? Value?

[Chako]

This badge recently came out of the closet along with a 1st issue Luftwaffe sword.
Is it possible to tell through these on-line photos if it is a Pilot or Pilot/Observer badge? The digital colors of the wreath came out fairly true....flat goldish front, very flat silverish back. I found a ancient thread here that discussed a purported BNL P/O badge but the accompanying photos are long gone. Does anyone have those on file for a comparison? This badge is excellent except for the missing pin. What would be an approx. value? Is it repairable? Thanks very much, C.

[Larry Lipps]

The prevailing opinion is that BNL never made a PO badge, but it looks like an original pilot's badge from the obverse.

Attempting to repair it would probably actually lower the value.

[Chako]

BNL Badge Photo 2

Reverse

[Gene]

Definitely a pilot badge; the reverse settles any confusion.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

Yes, definitely a Pilot's Badge. B&NLs commonly had a "laquer" applied which yellows with age.

Keep your eye out for a cheap denazified or badly damaged example with intact pin. You may be able to replace the pin that way - and if you go to sell it, do the right thing and tell the next owner! Any other type of repair would detract though.

Regards
Mike K

[Chako]

Bnl

Thank you, everyone, for the confirmation of badge type. About value; is $650 too high for this condition? Best regards, C.

[luftwaffe303]

The value is as much as the new owner is willing to pay for it. However IMO $650 is a very fair price for it , again just my opinion.
Thanks
Thomas