are these tinnies ????

[chris clark]

all i know is that they are what i believe old comrads badges. what i ask are they tinnies ??

[chris clark]

rear pics

[torstenbel]

Hi Chris, they are cap badges...the NSKOV ones are fairly common but the Gau Thueringen one is something special in my opinion...Cheers, Torsten.

[James Noble]

I would say the Gau Thueringen badge was originally a Day badge which is the only way I have ever seen them before, this one has been converted into a hat badge due to what appears to be very sloppy soldering of the prongs.

[Richard]

I would concur with James, the Gau Thuringen Badge was only produced as a pinback day badge. Someone has added the prongs at a later date and can see the discoloration on the obverse of the badge on the wings caused by the soldering.. The badge is still original but it has been altered.
Richard V

[chris clark]

thanks richard, i can see what you mean now. many thanks for everyones input