Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of typically issued un-named but numbered

typically issued un-named but numbered

the reverse presents an iron pin with dual stays

the dagger demonstrates issues consistent with age and use

only two days after his arrival

in very fine condition and scarce to an Italian Officer

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of typically issued un-named but numbered(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a depiction of a monoplane flying over a rural landscape, perforated with eight eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 45. 15 mm (w) x 71. 46 mm (h), weighing 11. 2 grams, demonstrating all of the characteristics of late period veteran