Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff visually-hidden measuring 177 mm in length

measuring 177 mm in length

this time to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital

as well as a gilt sunwheel-style swastika

and bears a regimental seal on the bottom left corner

normally breeches were khaki like the rest of the uniform

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff visually-hidden measuring 177 mm in length(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936. A textbook example of a Pilots badge by this maker, constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a raised short barrel hinge, round wire vertical pinback, and a rightward opening