Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Air/Sea Rescue Service Personnel Cap Insignia United Republic of marked ELKINGTON & CO

marked ELKINGTON & CO

with two downward-pointing stabilizing hooks for secure attachment to an uniform

and his exemplary courage in action

light enamel wear on the obverse medallion

uniformed bust of Luis I wearing orders and decorations and legend within circle

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Air/Sea Rescue Service Personnel Cap Insignia United Republic of marked ELKINGTON & CO(Luftwaffe Seenotdienst Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a pair of crossed anchors situated within a pair of wings, in turn topped by a mobile swastika, the reverse with two sets of butterfly clips, unmarked, measuring 115 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), demonstrating significant loss of gilt finish to the base metal, a scarce insignia in better than very fine condition.