Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By, C.e. Juncker Auction residue on reverse of oak

residue on reverse of oak leaves

An Order of Merit (Military Division) of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem

signed by Major George A

and this rule remained unchanged until the Second World War

5 mm (h) inclusive of its lotus leaves suspension

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By, C.e. Juncker Auction residue on reverse of oak(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;