Germany, Luftwaffe. A Glider Pilot Badge Auction number impressed "140217" on the

number impressed "140217" on the reverse

were also killed

and does not show any significant signs of wear or age on the exterior

exhibiting wear and water damage

approximately 50 Grand Officer’s sets awarded in total

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Glider Pilot Badge Auction number impressed "140217" on the(Segelflugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a Luftwaffe style German national eagle in mid flight, inside and oval oak leaf wreath with a mobile swastika at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 30 mm (w) x 55. 69 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.