Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Auction Archive Virginia for injuries received in

Virginia for injuries received in the line of duty

fraying evident in the black paper backer

measuring 114

the obverse with a central raised SA-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

JULI 38 KARLSRUHE” (“COMPETITIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST SA GROUP ON 2 AND 3 JULY IN KARLSRUHE”)

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Auction Archive Virginia for injuries received in(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