The Controversial Badges.

[Adrian]

Does anyone have an example of one (or more) of the 'controversial' badges?
The Balloon Observer (Balloonbeobachterabzeichen), Luftwaffe Sea Battle badge (Seekampfabzeichen), Luftwaffe Tank Battle badge (Luftwaffepanzerkampfabzeichen), Naval Combat Clasp (Marine Frontspange) - not to be confused with the U-boots-Frontspange - to name a few.

If you have one, don't be shy, post them up for us to see!

I'll kick off with the Balloonbeobachterabzeichen and marked J Godet Berlin. Bought many years ago before I knew any better!

[3volv3]

Found this link, just for interest's sake: Balloon Badge of the Heer

[militarymania]

Adrian,,,is your's original???,,,,no original Balloonist's badges have been recorded or found to my knowledge and all examples that i have held or seen were post WW II specimens

[Adrian]

Adrian,,,is your's original???

I doubt it very much!