Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge, Post-1957 Reissue United Republic of the presentation label exhibiting light

the presentation label exhibiting light soiling in addition to two tiny tears along the top edge

the reverse inscribed “Fortitudini” (Latin - Bravery) within a wreath of laurel leaves

83 mm x 85 mm)

John Randolph Winslow

edge knock on medal at battery number

Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge, Post-1957 Reissue United Republic of the presentation label exhibiting light(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, unmarked, measuring 65. 19 mm (w) x 53. 09 mm (h), weighing 45. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition.