Germany, Third Reich. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge by Friedrich Linden, Type 2A Archive with enamel loss on the

with enamel loss on the nine o’clock arm

maker marked "HARTMANN HANOVER" on the reverse

This field-worn example most commonly worn by the Afrikakorps remains in a very fine condition

75 mm (w) x 87

XVII - Heroes of Recent Years

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge by Friedrich Linden, Type 2A Archive with enamel loss on the(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936. (1939 1942 issue). Constructed of nickel silver and tombac, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a slender swastika signature to manufacture by Friedrich Linden, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a block hinge, repaired pinback and repaired catch,