Opinions Please! NSFK Badge

**SAMann** · 07-05-2021, 05:42 PM

Hi guys,

New Member! I would like opinions on this Badge, what do you think?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-05-2021 05:42 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**rbminis** · 07-05-2021, 06:12 PM

Moved to the Non-Combat Uniforms and Insignia section of the forum.
Ralph.

**rbminis** · 07-05-2021, 06:21 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Unfortunately, in my opinion, this is a fantasy item. Never seen one before.
The head appears to be far too detailed, and looks like it has been re-attached off center.
There is no detail to the arms either.
Here is a lapel pin from the NSFK to compare some of the details. On here, you can even see the fingers.
Ralph.

**Sensei** · 07-05-2021, 06:37 PM

by rbminis

Welcome to the forum!

Unfortunately, in my opinion, this is a fantasy item. Never seen one before.
The head appears to be far too detailed, and looks like it has been re-attached off center.
There is no detail to the arms either.
Here is a lapel pin from the NSFK to compare some of the details. On here, you can even see the fingers.
Ralph.

I agree with Ralph, a bad fake although not a fantasy award since they existed known as the NSFK Powered Aircraft Badge this one being the 3rd model. This is an EXTREMELY rare badge.

**SAMann** · 07-05-2021, 07:49 PM

Hi guys and thanks for the welcome. I am a bit confused because I have never seen someone complain about a badge being "Too Detailed". I am a sort of novice to most of this stuff, but I have lurked and read a lot on various forums. A little more detail would be nice as to your opinions. Maybe if someone could even PM me or something in order to foil the fakers.

Many thanks,

Lew

**rbminis** · 07-05-2021, 07:53 PM

by SAMann

I am a bit confused because I have never seen someone complain about a badge being "Too Detailed".

This comment needs to be taken in context, it needs to be compared to other originals.
Ralph.

**Gwar** · 07-05-2021, 07:58 PM

If you compare your specimen to a known original the details become obvious..
Phot credit: Big Ned

**Gwar** · 07-05-2021, 08:02 PM

Side by side.............

**SAMann** · 07-05-2021, 08:22 PM

Gwar, I see what you mean and I agree! Strange, The details on the one I have
ARE much better than the Original. Right down to the cut out Swastika and Eagles head. Mine also appears to be a Strike rather than cast. Odd??

Many thanks for the clarification.

Lew

**SAMann** · 07-05-2021, 08:59 PM

I have just found a very interesting post on this badge. it appears that this is an example of one made by Rudolf Souval very early Post War. I think this would explain a lot. The post and Photo can be found here on Chris Ailsby's site. "https://ailsby-collection.blogspot.com/2012/04/nsfk-badge-for-powered-aircraft-pilots_9238.html"