Pilots BSW

[mrg]

Hi all, as i cant post pics, or have the necesssary equipment i was wondering if some of you guys would be able to post some pics of the early BSW pilots badge so that i can compare it with mine. I have had it for a few years and although been told twice its good i still have my own doubts. . Any help always welcome.

[Mike H]

A start

Here is a start for you.

Mike

[Mike H]

Reverse ...

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[Mike H]

Logo

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[Mike H]

Ma

No collector of pilot badges should be without this reference.

Mike

[Mike H]

Checklist

Yuri D. provides a checklist on each of the makers -- points to look for. Here are some pointers on the BSW (and I am quoting Yuri here):

1. Heavy, uneven look to the details of the eagle and wreath.
2. The eagle is fitted unevenly to the wreath, creating an awkward appearance.
3. A thin metal "bridge" is between the right arm of the swastika and the claw of the eagle on some badges (see above photo).
4. A very wide hinge on reverse.
5. The reverse edges of the wreath are not filed down.
6. The catch is a "question mark" (?) type.

Mike

[J Temple-West]

Not one of my favourite makers..

Here's a link to a thread where we discussed the various variations that can be found..
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...&highlight=BSW

[J Temple-West]

Reverse.

[J Temple-West]

Hinge/Rivets..

[Mike H]

Bsw

This one is in my collection -- without the "bridge".

Mike

[mrg]

Thanks guys much appreciated, mine is without the bridge to the swaz and looks a lot like the very last one shown,Eagle, detail and mm, however the hinge is not that long.Any chance of a reverse pic Mike? Looks like i ve got a lot of reading in front of me. Will have to go now.Many thanks for the link, any other pics appreciated im a glutten for punishment . All the best.

[Mike H]

BSW Reverse

Here it is ...

Mike

[Rich G]

If useful, here's a link to mine which has the makers name spelt out in full

http://rgordon4.tripod.com/decorations/id94.html

Rich

[mrg]

Hi Guys just to let you know . The hinge in the end was not smaller forgot to get my head around the enlarged pics Thanks for all the help.