Is This Luft flak original

[Der Kaiser]

I am interested in this luft flak need some more experienced help
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=445319

[ERIC S.]

Right as rain. A nickle silver ball hinge Flak from an unknown maker. Giel has stated that there is a repair, but other than that it is as it should be.
ERIC

[Thomas Durante]

AGREED, perfectly original and fine with the exception of the repaired swastika.

Tom

[fdodge]

It's still a nice one.
Frank

[Wood]

Surely replaced not repaired would be better.
Pete

[ERIC S.]

Surely replaced not repaired would be better.
Pete

No, I don't think so. The original swaz in Giels' words was 'reapplied' - meaning broken off and put back together again. This is indicative of a 'repair' - replaced would mean the introduction of an entirely new piece to the badge. I believe 'repaired' is the correct description.
ERIC

[fdodge]

Does Giel know that this is the original swaz? I'm way away from my home pc and files to check if the swaz is the type known to this maker. And does it matter? Would it affect price?
It's still a nice badge with a "repair".
Frank