True rarity - Civil Radio Operators Badge...

[Thomas Durante]

...in ALUMINUM!!

This is a first for me. These civil badges are rare in their own right, but all the ones I have ever come across were made from Nickel Silver; this is the first example I have seen made from aluminum. Hardware setup, maker mark and detailing are all textbook Juncker, as well as the case so I have no reason to doubt this one at all. For me a gorgeous and extremely rare original!

Kudos for Frank Scholz pulling another amazing badge out into the light.

Tom

[Gary B]

Tom,

I believe this is the radio operator badge. The pilot badge is enameled.

Gary B

[Thomas Durante]

Yep, you're right Gary, thanks. I fixed the title

Tom

[Gary B]

It is a beautiful rarity...cased too!

Gary B

[Scott C.]

Wow Tom, very nice find

[horwathj]

That's a great addition Thom! Just beautiful

Best Regards,

Jef

[Ludwig]

Excellent badge!

[LACOLLECTOR]

I like it Tom. She's a beauty not to mention it's made by my favorite manufacturer juncker. They sure have quality.

[e-maus]

Yes, yes it is a beautiful rarity ... had it not been price
Jacek

[Sebastien T]

Once again frank get another rarity. What a piece.

Seb

[schlumpfine]

very nice Tomnever seen in Aluminium


best, schlumpf


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[e-maus]

Once again frank get another rarity. What a piece.

Seb

Hi Seb

Consent rarity. But what % collectors are interested ? This is 1/4 circa of the price of OAK. I think these badges at this price must already be regarded as an investment ... if you are not a Rockefeller IMO common sense above all.
greetings
Jacek

ps:
Dealers also need to make a living

[jlga]

If only I had the cash

[Sebastien T]

Hi Seb

Consent rarity. But what % collectors are interested ? This is 1/4 circa of the price of OAK.

Specially for a civil and non military award.

Seb

[Silver]

Very rare and nice badge

I believe the price has been adjusted against the rarity.

Never seen a aluminum one before.