Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker Auction II - Before the Second

II - Before the Second World War

The first three classes of the revised Order consisted of sash insignia: the Grand Cross of the German Eagle in Gold

with red Waffenfarbe piping to indicate Russian Liberation Army

The crossguard consists of a hook quillon bearing raised oak leaves on each side

He retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant on September 30

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker Auction II - Before the Second(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span