Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive 1914-15 Star (2593 PTE

1914-15 Star (2593 PTE

the buckle secured in place on the right end where the belt wraps around to the reverse of the belt and is stitched in place

87 mm (w) x 33

both with adhesive residue on the reverse from previous board mounting)

It was also folded in quarter but is in overall fine condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive 1914-15 Star (2593 PTE(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 64. 58 mm (w) x 53. 40 mm (h), weighing 36. 6 grams, with loss of finish and loosening of the eagle