BSW pilot badge

[RamJet]

Oh, I was already happy that he sent me these poor pix ...

It's difficult for people with inadequate photo equipment to make good close-ups of such tiny details!

[Tim B.]

Hi Ramjet!

Concur my friend and no offense directed to you as my comments were general in nature and not specific to this example.

You got a nice badge depending on the cost VS that hinge; that would be my one and only concern with this piece.

Tim

[RamJet]

Sorry, topic not yet closed.

Got new pix this morning. The guy wants 450 Euros for it in spite of the repaired hinge, says it was manufactured pre-war ...

I already got the wrist compass, two Unteroffizier shoulder-boards and a dog-tag from the wearer of the badge.
















Glad to hear Your opinions, gentleman.

[Colin F]

BSW Price

I reckon 450 Euro is about the norm for a repaired BSW, I would try and get him to drop by 50 Euro or so. A lot of BSW's came adrift at the hinge, it must have been an Inherently weak spot! If you want a cheapish tombak version and don't mind the repair I'd snap this one up.

Cheers,

[Rich G]

If the seller is using the 'it's a pre-war badge' routine to try to increase the sales prices, then politely tell him it is not because it isn't. This is a later badge before production in zinc became the norm.

Rich