Germany, Dlv. A German Air Sports Association Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity 40 mm x 286 mm)

40 mm x 286 mm)

with delicately white enameled arms and an obverse Gold centre crest depicting an enamels Saint Louis

otherwise remains near extremely fine with crisp details and pleasing toning

previously mounted

the Germans also developed a respect for the fighting ability of American forces

Germany, Dlv. A German Air Sports Association Cap Insignia certificate_of_authenticity 40 mm x 286 mm)(Deutsche Luftsportverband Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled ring, overlaid by a DLV insignia consisting of a pair of wings joined in the centre by a propellers, in turn bearing a black enameled mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, maker marked WILH. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 70 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), with slight loss of finish evident to