Maker-'Unmarked' P/O Badge - Any Thoughts?

[TobyR]

Thanks to those who took a look at my Pilot's Badge earlier: tonight's sleep is looking good.

But whilst I'm on the subject of Luftwaffe Badges. Does anyone have any thoughts as to the maker of this badge.

I have to say that, so far, I'm still uncertain about the distinguishing characteristics of the different makers, i.e. wreath design etc. I read with envy when my fellow forum users talk about these characteristics so adeptly.

So please help and put me out of my misery.

Thanks for your time.

Toby.

[TobyR]

And here's the back:

[Tim Calvert]

I'd guess the maker might be Ron Manion.
;-)

[Tim Calvert]

Seriously though,
I've never seen an authentic badge that has the characteristics of this badge's wreath or eagle.
Could we get some more shots, maybe from the side, or close-ups?
Thanks and Good Luck!
Tim

[ERIC S.]

floch?

Sorry Toby, never saw an original like that before!
ERIC

[TobyR]

As the slope gets ever slippier ... here are some more photos.

[TobyR]

and another ...

[Yuri D.]

The details on this badge do not conform to any known examples of a genuine badge. This does not automatically discount its authenticity, just value in the eyes of other experienced collectors.

Yuri

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Toby,

I would not be comfortable with this one. I am always wary of wreath profiles like that and there appears to be no real finish on the badge. Looks like a gold/bronze coloured basemetal wreath from the images.

Regards
Mike K

[TobyR]

Mike, Yuri, Eric and Tim,

Thank you for your feedback re. the P/O badge. As a result I'm going to build an image library of badges by different makers. I'll nip this one in the bud.

Thanks again guys.

Toby.