Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Early Aluminum Example United Republic of measuring 110x164mm

measuring 110x164mm

wood stem and ball frame

Commemorative plaque

to Corporal Richard Edward de Villiers

the reverse with a globe

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Early Aluminum Example United Republic of measuring 110x164mm(Pilotenabzeichen). Of two piece construction of silvered and patinated aluminum; an oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a