Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Newly Listed Following the abolition of the

Following the abolition of the Italian monarchy

Almost three years passed before Hughes attempted to enlist for Second World War service in 1939 but was rejected due to his age

the reverse with button hole for attachment

the obverse maker marked “LOUIS KLEMICH”

with a slide constructed of wood covered in thin silver-grey cords in a zigzag pattern

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Newly Listed Following the abolition of the(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Friedrich Linden,