Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I

1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I

better than very fine condition with some scuffing

comprising: Cross

swung down the runway on its belly

measuring 380 mm x 23 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). An early quality 1957 version reflective of period wartime insignia, in silvered bronze, the obverse presenting with a swooping Luftwaffe style German national eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, unmarked, narrow wreath variant, measuring 64. 74 mm (w) x 53. 14 mm (h),