Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of (Wehrmachtbeamte Kragenspiegel für Höherer Dienst)

(Wehrmachtbeamte Kragenspiegel für Höherer Dienst)

only two days after his arrival

II with a British broad arrow

the reverse presents an iron pin with dual stays

the dagger demonstrates issues consistent with age and use

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of (Wehrmachtbeamte Kragenspiegel für Höherer Dienst)(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a depiction of a monoplane flying over a rural landscape, perforated with eight eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 45. 15 mm (w) x 71. 46 mm (h), weighing 11. 2 grams, demonstrating all of the characteristics of late period veteran