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Jos.
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Could've been for wear on the jacket also, badge looks fine, question is if it belongs to the visor.
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I agree Jos, its probably also a breast eagle...Originally posted by Jos Le Conté View Post
This embroidered bullion badge looks way too big for it to belong on a cap... Now we need period photographic proof of officers wearing these badges on their uniform!
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Shouldn't the insignia have any makings on them? I have concerns with the soft reverse and the way the pin was soldered.
If you look at this other piece that was offered recently, the pins look proper and shows the GES GESCH patent pending mark.
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I agree, that's how mine looks as well...with markings...
I would be cautious with other variants...
It was not a big unit "GL" so the badges could have all come from the same source? The patent marks would be a good sign to have on these!Comment
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Hmm, I've seen quite some variations when it comes to the prongs ..
The one that started looks fine to me, high detail, smooth surface, no pitting etc, not a fake at first sight.
They're not my field, but I guess they come in high quality aluminum and in zink and different makers ?!
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Here's a "GL" shoulder board I picked up in a group many years ago.
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Nice! Surprized to see these "G L"cyphers and pips in gold (officers quality)
but with these technicians I guess anything is possible!
My latest "GL" related find is a stick pin with LW eagle and cog wheel, no doubt intended for wear on the lapel of civilian attire! See red arrowComment
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Uniform again with similar shoulderstraps (one letter on each and in silver)
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Hello Nick,Originally posted by NickG View Post
The small pin is for a "Flakwehrman" who completed his training (See Defending the Reich). The cog wheel was in the design because they were factory workers, who had to be ready to man their flak at any time during their work shift.
The insignia that started this thread reminds me of the prongs on Belgium made LW eagles!Comment
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Good info! Thanks! It was advertised as a "G L " items because of cog wheel and LW eagle combination, but your explanation makes perfect sense!Originally posted by Dmv View Post
Kind of like RAD men also being reassigned and trained for FLAK duty... Everybody was getting involved defending the skies of Germany against the "aluminum overcast" problem!Comment
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