GWL Badges

[Tim Hart]

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[Brian S]

I agree with Tim's explanation in #43. The front of the swaz was generally 'unfrosted'. Often, the GWLs take on a brownish hue, due to remaining factory lacquer. This may explain why some of the badges retained the finish so well.

Ah, YOU are the one with the RC marked GWL PO. I have the RC marked Pilot. I've seen only one of each GWL Luft example badge.

[mmiller]

Hi Brian,

Yea, I have the P/O. Now I know where the Pilot resides! What is your story on 'what or who' RC is? A distributor? How about the company that makes the unknown series of Luft badges? Hmmmmm.....

I think I have an image of a GWL overstamped RC Air Gunner somewhere. Lemme go dig.

Mark

[mmiller]

This image goes back 5 or 6 years, but I believe that the owner, at the time, was Mr. John Garcia. Hope he approves of my posting, or I will gladly remove.

I'd love to own this badge! For a GWL A/G, this badge is in spectacular condition.

Mark

[Brian S]

Mark, what I find so interesting is the consistent perfect placement of the RC within the GWL logo. The best thing about these badges is the condition. I haven't seen one that looks like it saw wear. A sample? A prototype?