Radio - Air Gunner, maker?

[emilitaria_usmc]

Just got this on approval. Any idea as to maker? I will put this on estand as soon as I get some feedback on originality & possible maker.



high quality heavy silver plated tombac badge, highly vaulted, 52x40 mm, 31.37 gm, possible aluminum rivets?, silver plated hinge and catch, plated steel pin.

[Karsten S]

I´m quite sure that this badge is not original. Sorry mate

Sometimes you see them with different maker marks

Cheers

Karsten

[emilitaria_usmc]

boy, if that is true, these fakes are getting as good as the originals! The only defects I see are a few spots that were not covered by the silver plating.

I'm going to hate to return this one.

Karsten, is this a cast or die struck fake?

[Karsten S]

boy, if that is true, these fakes are getting as good as the originals! The only defects I see are a few spots that were not covered by the silver plating.

I'm going to hate to return this one.

Karsten, is this a cast or die struck fake?

There is no maker that correspond to the design of the eagle of my knowledge. I believe it´s a homemade design.

Maybe somebody else have more info on it.

Cheers

Karsten

[emilitaria_usmc]

pics of hinge and catch added.
need more opinions.
especially about eagle.

[Marc Garlasco]

Not even close. You need to consider more than materials - like design. Which maker did you think it was?
Marc

[emilitaria_usmc]

Hello Marc!
I had no idea as to maker - that's why I asked.

please look at the LW flak I posted.
I'm sure many of us look forward to seeing your new flak book!
on approval - same source as this badge.