Fallschirmschutzenabzeichen der Luftwaffe

[Snoman]

Anyone ever come across one with three rivets?

[Adrian]

I've personally never seen one and I don't think any recognised maker used three rivets in construction of their Para badges.
Have you found one? Do you have any photos?
I suppose it might be possible to find an original but repaired badge to which an extra rivet was added as part of the repair but I would suggest this would need a close inspection.

There are several more experienced Luftwaffe badge collectors who frequent the forum who might be able to give you more information.

[Saladin]

This is an interesting thread starter snoman.
where would the 3rd rivet be located as I have never seen a 3 riveted badge?
All the best
Doug

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

I too would be interested in seeing a Para badge with 3 rivets. I have only seen 2 examples with 3 rivets in the past, but both were postwar Souval fakes.

Tom

[Snoman]

Using-Third rivet is thru eagle's head-not a repair-suspect it's a fake-but why try to fake it with an extra rivet?Has what looks like L1 scratched on reverse of eagle. Regards,Steve

[Snoman]

Thomas-just beginning to learn how to post pictures-hopefully soon.Regards,Steve

[Adrian]

Using-Third rivet is thru eagle's head-not a repair-suspect it's a fake-but why try to fake it with an extra rivet?Has what looks like L1 scratched on reverse of eagle. Regards,Steve

Fakes range from the expert copies to the laughable - as long as someone can make a few £/$/€!

L1 is also a mark not found on these badges so I would suspect a fake but please post some photos, they always come in useful.