Opinion Please Unmarked Gunner badge

[Joseph D'Errico]

Hello Gentlemen,


Posted are pics of an unmarked Gunner badge, would really like to hear your thoughts on the piece.

Thank you in advance,
JD

[Joseph D'Errico]

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[Joseph D'Errico]

Here is a pic of the revits.

[Joseph D'Errico]

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[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Joe,

Wreath and eagle are Berg & Nolte, while the setup is a bit unsual for them. But since the whole badge looks good I would say variation hinge and catch.
Or am I missing something? You did not include a picture of the full reverse, is the eagle marked???

Cheers, Frank

[ERIC S.]

Hi Joe,
I agree with Frank regarding the eagle and wreath, definately B&NL. Regarding the hinge and catch combo, I have seen this before on a B&NL marked Air Gunner, although the eagle was different than the one on your pictured badge. The badge I speak of also appears to be buntmetall, wheras yours looks zinc. Here's a pic from my files that shows the badge I talk about.
Original IMO nonetheless.
ERIC