Germany. A Fine Luftwaffe Officer’s Pilot’s Badge; Bullion Version Hold 1944) and assorted research papers

1944) and assorted research papers

using ordinary service equipment

crowning a semi-nude man with a laurel wreath

with paper label attached on reverse

Germany. A Fine Luftwaffe Officer’s Pilot’s Badge; Bullion Version Hold 1944) and assorted research papersA 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