Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" GTRexclude maker marked “RZM M1/127” (Karl

maker marked “RZM M1/127” (Karl Friedrich Schenkel

1900 in Bristol

The waistband has a loop for hanging the pants when not in use

the sides and underside in forest green wool

and I hope you may have the consolation of knowing he did his duty magnificently

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" GTRexclude maker marked “RZM M1/127” (Karl(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on the back OM for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 60. 64 mm (w) x 52. 64 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Badges maker marked OM are rare, and while the identity of