Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" United Republic of engraved on the Star

engraved on the Star

Ringe" (Gruppe u

all of good quality and well matched

double-drill holes on all four sides of the shield

22 mm x 112 mm)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" United Republic of engraved on the Star(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on the back OM for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 60. 64 mm (w) x 52. 64 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Badges maker marked OM are rare, and while the identity of