NSFK Ballon pilots badge

[bgrelics]

I bought this badge on my hotel two months ago in San Diego, it came in with some other items, daggers,etc.
I know these are very rare, and seldom seen, so for that reason I am asking you guys what you think about this badge. Also the value.
thanks
Bob

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[bgrelics]

The detail is a little better then my pictures.

[Stan]

Hi Bob,

Sorry to say but this one is most probably a fake.

Just look at the bottom left oak leaf which is deformed and should be the same as all the others. Then there is the catch which is 100% wrong.

Like the other NSFK Pilots badge posted elsewhere, check Icarus's toes. I bet they aren't as well defined as they should be.

Just my opinion...

Stan

[bgrelics]

Stan,
I cannot see the toes, they are under the swastika.I have looked at the example by Alisby, which is exactly like mine, he states his is original.
I have never saw so many different examples of this badge, you really do not know which is original and which one is fake!!!!
thanks
Bob

[rlimike]

I agree with Stan for the same reasons,

Mike H.

[bgrelics]

OK,
Guys thank you for your input.
Bob

[Stan]

Bob,

Check out the detail of the weave inside the basket area. It should be nice and sharp like this one.

Stan

[Stan]

Reverse of an original piece.

Stan

[rlimike]

Very nice badge! Stan you have some scarce badges.

Mike H.

[Stan]

Thanks Mike.

I got this one from Steve W many years ago.

Stan