I would like your opinion on this pilots badge
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walterlo...my opinion of the pilots badge is that it is a reproduction,,,

I don't like this also. JME

I bought it and it was guaranteed to be correct, so let me know exactly what is wrong with it so I can return it. And tell the seller wwhat is wrong with it.
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Walterlo

hi walterlo,,,the badge lacks some fine details in the eagle,the smashed rivets on the back look too crude,there are examples of mashed rivets,but i have never seen any like this,,look at the back of the badge closely,you will see some sloppy work around the swas,and the 2 most glaring items that struck me was the makers mark,,never have i seen that and could not find it in a book that shows just about all luft makers,and the pin catch is a style that is used on 1957 period West German made badges,,anytime i see this style of catch,on any badge,i run away,,,perhaps more collectors will comment on that piece,,RObert

there are a couple of other issues with this item,but i will let some others mention it,,,

As stated above, there are many issues denoting the badge to be a reproduction i.e. incorrect pin style and catch device, ridiculous rivets, poor quality and definition of the badge and most importantly, the "SOG' in a triangle trade mark is a very well known bad marking going back perhaps 30+ years or so. This particular manufacturer's marking is most well known on early reproduction Pilot-Observer badges that were made in light weight metal.

In summation, there isn't any further needed discussion as to the badge's attributes for it is undoubtedly a 100% reproduction.

Sorry but best regards,

John

I agree with the above comments, reproduction. the craftsmanship just isn't there. Sorry

Fritziii

That bird's beack is more than enought to turn anyone away from it.

Thanks Thanks Thanks !!!
You all have been a great help.
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Walterlo

the lead eagle, thin catch , crude rivets etc very poor repo

Thanks again all, I returned it and got my money back.
NEVER BUY WITH OUT A MONEY BACK GAURENTEE !!!