Mysterious badges Poll #1, Balloon Observers badge

[Tony Barto]

It sure looks brand new Bill.

[W. C. Stump]

It sure looks brand new Bill.

Can we declare any medal original or reproduction because it looks new? I have medals produced in the 1930's that look brand new. Could the Grinch have stolen it and squirreled it away for over 60 years?

[Tony Barto]

Bill;

Let me be clear, I wasn't commenting on originality.

[Mark S.]

of course, this is no comment on originality either, but I could have sworn I have seen that eagle before....

hmmm...let me think...

[W. C. Stump]

of course, this is no comment on originality either, but I could have sworn I have seen that eagle before....

hmmm...let me think...

It is listed on the other thread below.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=39813

[Michael Kuligowski]

Hello Gentleman !!!!
I was digging in old posts.... hmm I see that this badge is very mysterious one

this one has pop up in poland on internet auction - I would like to see your comments - description says that badge was found at the abandoned airfield near Krakau....
I already ask seller for better scans

[Michael Kuligowski]

and back

[Michael Kuligowski]

one more
hmm.. any thoughts ??
looks like gold grade...
is it genuine.. or aged fake ?!?! gold wash.. and details look not bad imo...

[Frank Scheepers]

It looks like a nice postwar Souval that's been kept in the ground to accumulate some nice rust.
So that the seller can add his bullsh*t story.

Frank Scheepers

[Michael Kuligowski]

It looks like a nice postwar Souval that's been kept in the ground to accumulate some nice rust.
So that the seller can add his bullsh*t story.

Frank Scheepers

hmm.. thats why hinge looked familiar to me... Souval.... hmm..
they did good job on ageing if You are right Frank...

[Frank Scheepers]

Using acid and a moisty ground will do alot of damage I think.

FranK Scheepers

[Ludwig]

R.s.

Why did good ol´ Rudolf bury that FAKE badge outside Krakau?

[Robin Lumsden]

Did anyone notice the Balloon badges on the Wolfe-Hardin tables at the SOS?

(I wasn't there, but I saw the pix and I saw these badges in person on their tables at the MAX in 1999).

I don't believe in Balloon badges either.

Do you think they do??

They generally have good high-end stuff, with the prices to match.

Any opinions on this?

[Andy B.]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forum, but I would like to put in my two cents worth. I collect mini badge stickpins, and oddly enough, I actually have a balloon observers mini badge. My opinion is that the badge was made at some point during the war. The definition on the badge is good (but not too good). Thats all I have for now. I can't attach photos yet, but would be more than happy to if someone wants to post them.
Andy

[Frank Scheepers]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forum, but I would like to put in my two cents worth. I collect mini badge stickpins, and oddly enough, I actually have a balloon observers mini badge. My opinion is that the badge was made at some point during the war. The definition on the badge is good (but not too good). Thats all I have for now. I can't attach photos yet, but would be more than happy to if someone wants to post them.
Andy

Andy send them over to me , I'll post them here.
w_scheepers@chello.nl

Frank Scheepers