Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Pilot’s Badge, Thin Wreath Aluminum Eagle Version, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive in England and in France

in England and in France and was Struck Off Strength on 27th May 1919

The black leather washer at the crossguard junction has been lost through time

measuring 40 mm (w) x 38

Die stamped

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Pilot’s Badge, Thin Wreath Aluminum Eagle Version, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive in England and in France(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak wreath with aluminum eagle, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 42. 15 mm (w) x 53. 16 mm (h), weighing 21.