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I’m quite a newbie in this subject so I need your help. I’ve just received this Luftwaffe pilot’s badge which I ordered from what I believe a trustworthy and experienced internet store that sells militaria. The site stated it was authentic and I can’t find anything that looks fake on it (I’ve tried to compare it on lots of pictures of both fake and authentic ones here on the internet). It lacks any makers mark on it.
I just want to have it confirmed that it is authentic. And if it is, is someone able to tell me who the maker is?

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Even though the insects have been merrily chewing away on this one, I still like it a lot because it’s obviously a true combat veteran judging by the heavy stains on the lining and grimey tide mark around the bottom of the cap. The chincords have never been off this cap of that I’m sure and the patina and cracks of the peak are just wonderful I think. cool militaria

A salty veteran from probably my favourite mutzenmacher.

Is he the same man? The places of death are miles apart:confused: But his home towns & age are close. Here’s the details from German War Graves : -

Ernst Eder
Ernst Eder ruht auf der Kriegsgräberstätte in Sologubowka.
Endgrablage: Block 11 Reihe 10 Grab 821
Nachname: Eder
Vorname: Ernst
Dienstgrad: Schütze
Geburtsdatum: 09.06.1920
Geburtsort: München
Todes-/Vermisstendatum: 23.09.1941
Todes-/Vermisstenort: bei Alexandrowka Leningrad

Sologubowka (Rußland)

German to English translation

Ernst Eder

Ernst Eder rests in the military cemetery in Sologubowka.

Resting Place: block 11, row 10, grave 821

Name: Eder
First name: Ernst
Grade: Schütze
Date of Birth: 09.06.1920
Birthplace: Munich
Date Of Death: 23.09.1941
Place Of Death: Alexandrowka in Leningrad.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Cheers,

Richard.

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