Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker Republic of the reverse bearing an inscription

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”)

obverse illustrating a rifle overlaying an open book

There is minimal enamel loss on the obverse medallion however the cross rates extremely fine

and with untiring devotion to duty

787632 William C

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker Republic of the reverse bearing an inscription(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, 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 two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 64. 96 mm (w) x 53. 10 mm (h),