I've never had one of these, well made but oh the fakes are so good! Opinions?
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Thanks Greg! I'm I misreading then or is there an error on the forum page about Glider Pilot badges that lists Osang?
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/war_...der_badge1.htm
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Originally posted by wartime View PostThanks Greg! I'm I misreading then or is there an error on the forum page about Glider Pilot badges that lists Osang?
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/war_...der_badge1.htm
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ghlight=glider
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I can only agree, this is not an original badge.
Osang and Deumer are not makers of originals Gliders, however these 2 names are commonly used on fakes for some reason.
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Hi Mark,
That is mostly true, but Osang did make tombak Bomber Clasps. And their LGABs do sometimes have tombak eagles, but for the most part you are right, you should be very suspicious of any Osang badge made from tombak.
TomIf it doesn't have a hinge and catch, I'm not interested......well, maybe a littleNew Book - The German Close Combat Clasp of World War II
[/SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Available Now - tmdurante@gmail.com
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Hi Tom,
Are those the clasps with the milled out reverse centers? Were they maker marked? Are they identified by hardware, or die?
Thanks,
Mark
Originally posted by Thomas Durante View PostHi Mark,
That is mostly true, but Osang did make tombak Bomber Clasps. And their LGABs do sometimes have tombak eagles, but for the most part you are right, you should be very suspicious of any Osang badge made from tombak.
Tom"You can check out any time you like ..... But you can never leave....."
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Hello Mark,
Here's mine tombak clasps marked Osang.Attached FilesLast edited by Dama; 01-24-2012, 06:19 PM.The German Luftwaffe Pilot and Combined Pilot and Observer Badges of WWII 1933-1945
Volume I & Volume II
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.Attached FilesThe German Luftwaffe Pilot and Combined Pilot and Observer Badges of WWII 1933-1945
Volume I & Volume II
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www.luftwaffepilotbook@gmail.com
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Thanks Sebastian,
Beautiful gilting on the Tombak base metal. And with the unmistakable triangular cut-outs!
Regards,
Mark
PS - I haven't even checked my badges lately. It appears that I have a similar Tombak Osang Bomber piece to yours! I forget what I have.Attached FilesLast edited by mmiller; 01-24-2012, 06:36 PM."You can check out any time you like ..... But you can never leave....."
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Originally posted by mmiller View PostAre those the clasps with the milled out reverse centers? Were they maker marked? Are they identified by hardware, or die?
Yes, Seb shows a nice tombak Osang bomber. They do indeed have the depressed center, but were not milled out like some other makers. Osang made the depression part of the reverse die, which eliminated the need for the extra step of milling out the center.
When Osang switched to zinc, they decided to do away with the depressed center (probably due to the brittleness of the zinc). Here is one of my zinc Osang's with the typical, flat back.
TomAttached FilesIf it doesn't have a hinge and catch, I'm not interested......well, maybe a littleNew Book - The German Close Combat Clasp of World War II
[/SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Available Now - tmdurante@gmail.com
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