Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By, C.e. Juncker Auction signed by Major George A

signed by Major George A

green oxidation evident on the obverse

residue on reverse of oak leaves

5 mm (h) inclusive of its lotus leaves suspension

and this rule remained unchanged until the Second World War

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By, C.e. Juncker Auction signed by Major George A(Pilotenabzeichen). Ttwo piece construction; a nickel silver oval wreath with laurel wreaths towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle (in nickel silver) with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two tombac rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch;