BSW Pilots Badge

[Steve Conway]

Hi guys,

Can I get some opinions on this BSW badge? I have checked the forum and it seems OK compared to ones that have previously been adjudged as good, especially in relation to the set-up, but as I dont know what to specifically look for when comparing fake vs real I would really appreciate some advice.

regards

Steve

[Steve Conway]

Reverse

[Steve Conway]

reverse2

[Steve Conway]

hook

[Steve Conway]

closeup of eagle

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Steve,

It appears to have all the characteristics of a genuine BSW. The "bridge" between the swas and talon on this one has been removed - on many it was not. Imo, it's fine.

Regards
Mike

[Jordan Wills]

Hello

It looks like a authentic BSW to me as well .

Kind regards,

guyver91

[Steve Conway]

Hi Mike and Guyver91,

Thanks for the information, much appreciated.

Regards

Steve

[Jordan Wills]

Hello Steve Conway,

When i'm stuck on the authenticity of a badge I use this website which helps guide me on the rarety and what pattern the badge is.

Hope this helps: http://www.iiireichcollectibles.com/badgesLW.htm

guyver91

P.S. your badge is a second pattern.

[Mr. Blades]

Sold for $565. Somebody got a good deal!

[IVAN]

Hi,

it's an original one .

[all1knew]

The "bridge" between the swastka and talon on this one has been removed - on many it was not.

Regards
Mike

Mike,

Why didn't they leave them all or just remove them all?

William Kramer

[Mike Kenny]

Hi William,

I can't answer for workers whims 60 odd years ago! The earlier examples (fully spelled out maker marking) do tend to have the bridge removed, so maybe it was a "transition" finishing effect.

It's also always possible that some of the bridges have been removed by collectors who didn't like the look.

Regards
Mike

[all1knew]

Mike,

Thanks for taking the time to school a young collector. I take it I shouldn't look for the bridge on all the badges ey, time to find some other factor to stare at.

William Kramer