Bust of Luftwaffe Pilot

[AK47 cccp]

i buy this very cheap and i want to know more about this

[CARL]

Wait for more opinions, but for me, this doesn't look period made. Can you see the attachment underneath? Are there any markings on the piece?

[colt45]

the Eagle should not be on cover alls, ?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Colt is correct.

100% fake. Look at his kit, goggles, flight helmet, etc. Not Luftwaffe issue.

The faker has taken the Verlinden US Navy fighter pilot bust as a model and added a breast eagle to the life vest.

Cheers, Ade.

[CARL]

Didn't think he was very 'Aryan' looking...

Tut, tut...

[Walkwolf]

I thought that looked alot like a 'Mae West' life vest. The ear cups
on the helmet did not look German either. Lol - The eagle had to
be positioned low and close to the center of the bust
to enable it to be seen !

The 'correct' bust seems like it may represent Medal Of Honor
recipient, USMC Col. Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington.........?

[CARL]

The 'correct' bust seems like it may represent Medal Of Honor
recipient, USMC Col. Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington.........?

I believe that you could well be right Steve. I have just searched a few images of him, and there seems to be a resemblance.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Yes, the same fake. They try and add the hint of a RK at the throat, breast eagle and bogus DRGM markings.



Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Same fake

[Zeller]

I think Ade already proved that...
Well spotted too!