Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge By Gebrüder Schneider Auction In late 1941

In late 1941

The only survivor

Mont-Valerien and Paris bars

A wreath of clouds hung over the Cotswold Hills that day

Helena - the seal 5 cms in height is in carved mother of pearl in the form of a four legged winged creature supporting a decorated oval

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge By Gebrüder Schneider Auction In late 1941(Pilotenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, of two piece construction, consisting of a laurel and oak wreath tied together at the base via three ribbons, with a large eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge, the reverse plain, with two rivets securing the eagle to the wreath, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked on reverse with the logo of Gebrder Schneider, Vienna, measuring 64.