UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe Forum Gold swastika on 2nd model Luftwaffe

While Eickhorn and SMF are commonly found gilded, I have seen WKC, Alcoso, and Weyersberg 2nd Lufts with gilded swastikas. I think it is more a case of some makers using a light gilding that didn't stand up to wear. Wittmann's book also discusses this effect, referring to traces of gilding found on the swastikas of several makers.