Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Schneider Hold 80 mm x 102

80 mm x 102

indistinguishable hallmark on the ring also Dutch import mark "vreemd" on cresent moon denoting objects made in abroad between 1906 and 1953

most of the text pages along with the illustrations remain unaffected

missing its suspension loop and with oxidation evident to the core

from which a decorated oakleaf wreath is suspended for attachment to the sash

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Schneider Hold 80 mm x 102(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, 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 an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Gebrder Schneider, Vienna,