Germany, Federal Republic. A Retired Luftwaffe Pilot Badge, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of maker marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra

maker marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) and maker marked (F

the grip with two minor chips at the halfway mark on the obverse

BeVo woven gold silk thread woven onto black silk

lack of initiative and desire to do anything

these volunteers were drafted into a variety of units within the army

Germany, Federal Republic. A Retired Luftwaffe Pilot Badge, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of maker marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra(Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen, 1957 Version). Constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath, with an eagle sitting on the rock in the center; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 42. 47 mm (w) x 52. 22 mm (h); weighing 30. 1 grams; in mint condition.