Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Hold original ribbon: and War Star

original ribbon: and War Star 1971 (Star-i-Herb 1391): in bronze gilt

(Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” Ärmelband)

with minor residue from previous mounting

Learn was posted to No

Stitched onto the neck is a manufacturer’s label reading “BEKLEIDUNGSFABRIK HABELT

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Hold original ribbon: and War Star(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