April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
Very nice example of a desirable B&NL Pilot Badge. This badge is early and top quality, as it is constructed of a brass alloy (Tombak). The back of the eagle is stamped with a “B&NL” maker marking, indicating manufacture by the firm of Berg & Nolte in Ludenscheid. The eagle and swastika exhibit great original dark finish, with some wear to high points that exposes the golden tone of the base metal. The wreath retains generous traces of the original finish on the obverse, with some patination in the recesses of the design. The reverse of the badge is clean, with an even patina on top of the original finish. The soldered barrel hinge, round wire pin, and soldered round wire catch are completely original. The catch is slightly bent, preventing the wire pin from opening. This is an excellent example of an early badge. CONDITION: Very good overall.