North West Europe
measuring 113 mm (w) x 40 mm (h))
(In this fight of destiny there is only one imperative for us: Who fights with honour can save his own life and the lives of his loved ones
the reverse with a crowned royal coat of arms
Navy Department (addressed to Office of the Auditor for the Navy Department
Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 certificate_of_authenticity North West Europe(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936 Reinstituted July 26th, 1957. 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, 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 flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 1 mm (w) x