The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity both maker marked

both maker marked

Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "5828252" on the reverse

Stalag Luft

After almost four months in England

for 20 Years in Service

The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity both maker markedBadge in silvered tombac, eagle patinated, unmarked, (wreath 40. 35x54. 19; eagle, 55. 93x26. 75mm), of very fine quality manufacture, hand finished, slightly worn condition, very attractive, in extremely fin condition. This type of glider badge with large eagle is believed to be produced in 1941 by a small (thus far unknown) company; this type is described in more details in a book by Stijn David The Glider Pilot Badge. Very rare badge.