Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Cloth Version Auction with the inscription "THE PURPLE

with the inscription "THE PURPLE HEART DECORATION IN THIS PACKAGE HAS BEEN SENT TO YOU UPON AUTHORITY OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY"

The collar is flanked by lapel pins each composed of a bronzed chrysanthemum with a blue-enamelled centre over a silvered circle

(inside of loop engraved 21

which Hitler refused to accept

The document is dated to Wolfenbüttel

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Cloth Version Auction with the inscription "THE PURPLE(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen Stoffausfhrung). A machine embroidered badge in the form of a stylized, spread winged eagle in flight clutching a mobile swastika, in dark grey thread, surrounded by an oval wreath with laurel leaves to the left and oak leaves to the right, in silver coloured thread, all on a Luftwaffe blue grey wool base, measuring 68 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), and in very fine condition.