Value of B&NL Pilot's Badge

[robert60446]

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[robert60446]

Ok, it was the last picture from Darren.

[Lorenzo Brown]

Very nice, Darren. The badge looks original...except I think the catch was repaired/replaced with a plated catch. The badge is worn and shows a lot of character.

Otherwise, I think it is a very nice example. B&NL used a dark brass tombak and it clearly shows on yours. The wreaths are typically a bright silver that usually show dark areas on the reverse as yours does.

[robert60446]

Very nice, Darren. The badge looks original...except I think the catch was repaired/replaced with a plated catch. The badge is worn and shows a lot of character.

I agree with Lorenzo in 100% here. Good, nice badge with replaced catch.

[Lorenzo Brown]

Would really like to see some good close-ups of the catch at different angles. Oddly, it looks as though yours has some original silver finish on it and some authentic ageing. More close-ups of the catch....please!

[robert60446]

Would really like to see some good close-ups of the catch at different angles. Oddly, it looks as though yours has some original silver finish on it and some authentic ageing. More close-ups of the catch....please!

Hi Lorenzo,
That's all i got from Darren...nothing left to post......here is one more picture after enlarging in PS.

[Lorenzo Brown]

Interesting. Here is a larger picture that I lightened a little bit. Typically, the catch is soldered directly to the wreath without a plate. But the silver finish on the plate seems to match the rest.

[robert60446]

What tells me that something happened to the catch is lack of silvering around the plate...

[Lorenzo Brown]

Yes, you're right. . It looks like the "paste"-type of solder/adhesive.

Still a nice badge, IMO. ( I am assuming the case is authentic. Maybe others can comment on the case.)

[robert60446]

Still a nice badge, IMO. ( I am assuming the case is authentic. Maybe others can comment on the case.)

Absolutely. As Lorenzo said: Very nice badge with character. So, Darren are you the new lucky owner?
Ps. Darren, if no one will comment on the case i will start the new thread for you tomorrow in cases section of the forum.

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Agree that its a period badge with a nicely executed repair to the hook.
Case looks spot on for a "mid-war" case. I******180;d go for it.

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[Darren]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the positive feedback. I am in the process of contacting Weitze. Hopefully it hasn't been sold yet.....

regards,

Darren