Pilot's Badges and P/O Badge

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Lastly, the Assmann P/O

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a few more

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Chad,

Thanks for the much better pics.

The 1st Juncker is a reproduction.

The 2nd Juncker (J3) is a good one, perfectly fine.

The B&NL is a reproduction IMO, very soft compared with originals and the better pics show there are differences in the rivets and catch to originals. I don't think the catch is repaired, I just think the entire badge is badge.

The Assmann is also a reproduction. Note the differences in the wreath cutouts as viewed from the reverse compared with originals. The finish and rivets also differ greatly from originals.

Looks like you have been on quite a streak lately finding a ton of badges! Some are indeed bad, but you look to have found some other very nice originals

Tom

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Thanks for the second look Tom. As always, your input is much appreciated in my education process. I am so surprised at the unmarked Pilot's being fake. The detailing on that one is very good IMO.

Yea, unfortunately there have been a few bad ones, but the good ones are definitely outweighing them. Thanks for the kind words.

~Chad