Germany. A Fine Luftwaffe Officer’s Pilot’s Badge; Bullion Version Newly Listed Gold center

Gold center

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (81434) on December 21

Advanced to Squadron Leader in January 1953

Khaki cotton with orange piping on three sides

Bounds served as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany before resigning his commissions of 1st Lieutenant and provisional 2nd Lieutenant in September 1919

Germany. A Fine Luftwaffe Officer’s Pilot’s Badge; Bullion Version Newly Listed Gold centerA fine example of a Luftwaffe bullion version pilots badge; constructed of twisted, rolled, and flat hand embroidered silver aluminum bullion wires in the shape of an oak wreath with an eagle in the centre clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; on a grey wool backer; with a black rayon backer on the reverse; measuring 60 mm x 73 mm; with remnants from previous collector mounting remaining on the reverse; a fine quality example in overall better