Pilot-Observer Badge? BN&L? Real?

[stogieman]

I like the detail of this eagle, but I'm not thrilled with the pin/hinge assembly on the back. Real, well-made fake? Opinions please??

[Rich G]

Just generally an all round fake! Here's an original B&NL pilot badge.

I don't recall EVER seeing a B&NL P/O badge!

Rich

[Jos L C]

Fantasy eagle,nothing like Richard's badge which is a original B&NL.

Jos.

[stogieman]

Reverse of P/O Badge

Looks like this:

[stogieman]

Thanks!

Thanks guys. It's pretty astounding, the amount of gouvna out there! I did like the eagle though, but I instantly shy away from any badge I see with that crappy, over the top wire hinge assembly.

[Tony Barto]

Looks like someone gave that bird a bad weggie!

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear all,

Note that this exact fantasy eagle with the strange head and funny leg space cutout also exists with a Imme & Sohn mark, mounted to a "dipped" wreath with a different hinge/pin/catch setup.

See pics.

Cheers & Happy New Year!

Frank

[Frank Heukemes]

reverse of the above mentioned FAKE

[ERIC S.]

Hi Frank,
Nice to see you back! Is that Pilot Badge in your database or are you in posession of it? How long have these "wedgie" pilots badges been around? I have seen the Juncker hallmark on these types also. I have to admit that the adler does have great details to it! - But alas, on that fantasy "dipped" wreath!
ERIC

[Joseph D'Errico]

Hello,

Richard would it be possible for you to post a pic of the reverse of your Pilot badge. I would like to include it in my data files. I have some pics from BN&L but I really like your example.

Cordially,
JD

[Rich G]

Joe

just for you


Rich

[Joseph D'Errico]

Thank you Richard,
JD

PS Nice example!

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Eric,

That badge is not in my possession (phew! wiping sweat away), I found the picture on a smaller dealer´s website.
I remember Tim C. referring to this type of eagle´s head as the FUGLY head in other threads. It comes in many disguises as I could see in Tim´s picture collection of that F-head eagle. I don´t know exactly how long they have been around, I am aware of them for say 1 to 2 years now.

Cheers, Frank

[ERIC S.]

Thanks Frank! I'm REALLY glad it's not one of yours!( Here's a towel! ) I've seen these popping up only within the last year and a half myself.
ERIC

[DaveK]

I stay away from the "atomic wedgie" eagles. Apparently the gap between the legs is difficult to manufacture and/or finish with finesse. I saw a lot of these hit the U.S. market a few years back. Anyway, they are just plain ugly.