NSFK-Freiballonführerabzeichen - NSFK Balloon Pilot Badge.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, as I have this in hand, I thought that I would add a thread here.

At first glance the badge appears well made with a nice matt silvered finish. What does strike you straight away though is the weight.

Detail is lacking to Icarus. Especially to his face and feet.

Reverse has the correct number, 231240. Not an issue number, but a contract number. Pin set up is well done. The edges of the badge have evidence of hand finishing with file marks especially to the side of the balloon.

This is an old copy and one of the much better ones of this rare seldom seen badge.

Cheers, Ade.

[Peter II]

Thanks Adrian! Can you give me any insight into this badge? It seems to be very similar to your fake example, except that the patent numbers (minus for the "0") more closely match the presumably authentic one currently offered for sale by Giel's: NSFK Balloon Pilots badge

[Adrian Stevenson]

I would say it is the same fake as the one I showed.