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    #1

    Pilots BSW

    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.
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    A start

    Here is a start for you.

    Mike

    Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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      #3
      Reverse ...

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      Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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        #4
        Logo

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        Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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          #5
          Ma

          No collector of pilot badges should be without this reference.

          Mike

          Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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            #6
            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
            Last edited by Yuri D.; 04-19-2012, 07:35 PM.

            Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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              #7
              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
              Attached Files
              Warmest Regards ... John

              cimilitaria.com

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                #8
                Reverse.
                Attached Files
                Warmest Regards ... John

                cimilitaria.com

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                  #9
                  Hinge/Rivets..
                  Attached Files
                  Warmest Regards ... John

                  cimilitaria.com

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                    #10
                    Bsw

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

                    Mike

                    Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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                      #11
                      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.

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                        BSW Reverse

                        Here it is ...

                        Mike

                        Collecting mint condition Imperial German uniforms, visor caps, and Pickelhauben.

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                          #13
                          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
                          Interested in hand-stitched EM/NCO LW insignia and cuff-titles
                          Decorations of Germany

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                            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.

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