Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude before settling at No

before settling at No

Promoted Leutnant

Germany (Imperial)

advancing to Warrant Officer 1st Class

constructed of silver aluminum thread over a dark-green backing

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude before settling at No(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 64. 37 mm (w) x