German Academy for Aeronautical Research,Silver

[militarymania]

hi all,,,i would like to hear your opinions on this badge,,,thanks,,,Robert

[Walkwolf]

The box it is in looks like a 'generic' type out there today - too new.

I don't particularly like the way the badge is marked, lack of detail
in the ornamentation at the top where badge meets hanger,
and the overall patination is odd.........

My gut says 'no'.

[militarymania]

i agree with you,also for me much lack of detail in the wing feathering and eagle + markings on back,,,here are three pics i found that I think are definitely authentic,,,Thanks for your responese

[Walkwolf]

i agree with you,also for me much lack of detail in the wing feathering and eagle + markings on back,,,here are three pics i found that I think are definitely authentic,,,Thanks for your responese

This one seems to be a better example..........!


It is very strange to me, how, after looking at and seeking out TR military items
for over 30 years, all of these 'rare' medals and badges are now appearing.
I have never seen this 'Academy' badge before, except in books.

Same as HJ 'Trade Show' Badges ('Kreissieger', 'Gausieger', etc.) Up until a few
years ago I had never seen one. Now they are everywhere - in all three grades,
and on a lot of dealers sites !

Most fakes from the late 70's and 80's were very poorly made from lead
or soft metal, but they are getting so good these days, I think the
'better' awards can be faked using quality methods and materials.

[sitges1990]

I definitely agree with you Steve, I doubt collectors suddenly wiped the cobwebs off their safes and start selling all their rare awards.

Jay

[Walkwolf]

I definitely agree with you Steve, I doubt collectors suddenly wiped the cobwebs off their safes and start selling all their rare awards.

Jay

If they do Jay, along with Veterans or their families, hopefully they would go to
bona-fide 'experts' to get proper evaluations, and then the items purchased
get re-sold for what they are truly worth. On the other hand, you have
some folks selling their heirlooms in garage sales.......

( I think there is more fake stuff around today than geniune pieces ! )

This too, is how modern 'catch-phrases' come into play; 'Veteran aquired',
'out of the woodwork', etc. There seems to be a story with everything
now, trying to make an object have more value and validity, when
actually their origin is nebulous !

[martinsuper]

I definitely agree with you Steve, I doubt collectors suddenly wiped the cobwebs off their safes and start selling all their rare awards.

I think that this is exactly what is going to happen.
The first generation of this hobby was built around buying directly from the Veterans.
I think the second generation of this hobby will be long term collectors who are passing and their families liquidating everything.
In the next ten to fifteen years I think we are going to see more and more of these "rare" items.

-Martin