Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge In Its Presentation Case, Named Example, By F.w. Assmann Auction with reverse dates 1914-1918

with reverse dates 1914-1918

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge In Its Presentation Case, Named Example, By F.w. Assmann Auction with reverse dates 1914-1918(Pilotenabzeichen mit Etui). Of two piece construction; scarce version constructed of silvered aluminum; the wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated aluminum eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback