#49564
10/26/2009 09:11 PM
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I would like your opinion on this pilots badge
Thanks all
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#49565
10/26/2009 09:12 PM
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#49566
10/26/2009 09:13 PM
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#49567
10/26/2009 09:14 PM
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#49568
10/26/2009 09:15 PM
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#49569
10/26/2009 10:16 PM
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walterlo...my opinion of the pilots badge is that it is a reproduction,,,
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#49570
10/26/2009 11:47 PM
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I don't like this also. JME
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#49571
10/27/2009 12:24 AM
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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.
Thanks
Walterlo
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#49572
10/27/2009 12:35 AM
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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
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#49573
10/27/2009 12:37 AM
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there are a couple of other issues with this item,but i will let some others mention it,,, 
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#49574
10/27/2009 01:41 AM
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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
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#49575
10/27/2009 02:40 AM
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I agree with the above comments, reproduction. the craftsmanship just isn't there. Sorry
Fritziii
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#49576
10/27/2009 03:44 AM
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That bird's beack is more than enought to turn anyone away from it.
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#49577
10/27/2009 04:01 AM
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Thanks Thanks Thanks !!!
You all have been a great help.
Regards
Walterlo
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#49578
10/27/2009 03:23 PM
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the lead eagle, thin catch , crude rivets etc very poor repo
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#49579
10/28/2009 08:21 PM
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Thanks again all, I returned it and got my money back.
NEVER BUY WITH OUT A MONEY BACK GAURENTEE !!!
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