Cloth Badge Values

[Matt L]

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of thinning-out my collection a little and I'm just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the current values of a couple of pieces. I have unissued examples of a Radio Operator/ Air Gunner badge in cloth (vaulted with fabric scraps and a paper backing, and an Air Gunner/ Flight Engineer badge in cloth with darker gray eagle and Hakenkreuz. I'll have pictures shortly, but they are in excellent condition.

Thanks.

Matt

[Howard Kelley]

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of thinning-out my collection a little and I'm just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the current values of a couple of pieces. I have unissued examples of a Radio Operator/ Air Gunner badge in cloth (vaulted with fabric scraps and a paper backing, and an Air Gunner/ Flight Engineer badge in cloth with darker gray eagle and Hakenkreuz. I'll have pictures shortly, but they are in excellent condition.

Thanks.

Matt

Hello Matt,

Pricing is an art, not a science.

Most Luftwaffe cloth badges are priced around $100.00. Give or take.

These are not fast moving pieces.

But the puffy (vaulted) badge will sell faster.
I'd price it at $125-$140. Retail prices.

Other Air Gunner / Engineer cloth badge, $70-$100. Retail.

Would be interested to hear other member's opinions.

Regards,
Howard

[Matt L]

Okay, I finally have some photos- obverses and a side-view of the 'vaulted' one:

[George L]

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I'd agree with Howard on the values. I did pay $175 for a padded para badge last year, and felt it was worth it due to the rarity.

[Matt L]

Thanks guys

Matt

[Gregorio Torres]

In Europe you can find these badges for 70-80 euros (Para badges are allways more expensive: 100-120 euros or more, it depends). The vaulted pattern increase the value at least an 40-50%.
All these badges really are not very desiderable for the main part of collector, at least if they don******180;t show sign of have been worn.
About the pattern for officers the story is different, but be carefull: you can find a lot of well done fakes.
Regards.
Gori