Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Auction Archive fraying evident in the black

fraying evident in the black paper backer

Virginia for injuries received in the line of duty

65 mm x 71

and fatigue and deterioration of the interior liner

and with outer cartonage

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Auction Archive fraying evident in the black(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