Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction inclusive of loop measures 52

inclusive of loop measures 52

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

weighing at 47

above that

issued in Berlin on 5 April 1939

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction inclusive of loop measures 52(Flugzeugfhrer und Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact black cotton rayon backer, unmarked, measuring 82 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.