Trade patches?

[Jill Payne]

Hi, these are two ‘patches’ that are in a box of other Bevo and embroidered badges have intrigued me and I’d like some info as to what they are and if genuine? Thank you.

[zwerge]

Hi,The bottom patch is for the NSFK...Nationsozialistiches Fliegerkorps..it is worn as a breast badge...The top one is for radio operator in NSFK.....Pete.

[Jill Payne]

Thank you very much, do they look genuine to you?

[Rakkasan187]

Jill,

They both look TR period original...

Smitty

[Aldo]

The top one is a badge that is heavily faked. I also have one in my collection that I believe is a repro. Take a look at the link and scroll all the way down to compare a good one to a bad one..

Ailsby Collection: NSFK Radio Operator's Badge

NSFK Radio Operator's badge

[Fred Green]

Hello,

Both are reproductions. They were made for dealers. The top one should have a "B" in the spot where the swastika is.

Fred

[Aldo]

Hello,

Both are reproductions. They were made for dealers. The top one should have a "B" in the spot where the swastika is.

Fred

Thank you Fred, that is what I thought but I wasn't sure if there was another version with a swastika.

Cheers, Al

[Fred Green]

Hello Aldo,

Very nice and hard to find patch!!!

Fred

[Rakkasan187]

Fred, Al,

Thank you for your correction and assessment of these being reproductions.

I was not aware of the reproductions that Ailsby had..

I have learned something new today,,,

Best regards everyone.. Stay Safe

Smitty

[Fred Green]

Hey Smitty,

These two patches with a ton of others were brought over to the US years ago. They were made for the dealers to implement their wares. Nothing but junk and are still prevalent in the market today.

Fred