Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge

[Martin Harding]

LUFTWAFFE PILOT OBSERVER BADGE

Hello, opinions would be appreciated on the following Badge

REVERSE

[Martin Harding]

LUFTWAFFE PILOT OBSERVER BADGE

OBVERSE

[George L]

What's the maker on the back? From my first impression, this one looks bad.

[Martin Harding]

LUFTWAFFE PILOT OBSERVER BADGE

CLOSE UP

[Martin Harding]

Hello George, Meybauer, I have just posted a close up picture above this post
Regards Martin

[George L]

Sorry Martin, but this one has no chance.

[Martin Harding]

Hello George, didn't think so, not even alloy or tombak it's on sale at £120 (Uk pounds sterling) which would be a little under priced for an original I guess
Regards Martin

[Militaria-Berlin]

This one cannot be good.

Meybauer is not known for making pilot badges and not PO badges. Added to that the bird seems to be the GWL/FLL type which has been copied very well. The Meybauer stamp is not like any Meybauer stamp on other badges.
The very cheap price should also make concerned.

Markus

[Martin Harding]

Hello Markus, Although this is not my area of collecting, I have to say that I had several concerns when I first saw this particular Badge for sale. As you stated the maker and also the actual maker mark itself. However I thought it was worth posting the pictures as I feel this Badge would perhaps fool the majority of new/ inexperienced collectors as it was obviously manufactured to deceive.
Regards Martin