Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of front panel torn

front panel torn

of 1930's period manufacture

Both insignia are perfectly centered on the front of the cap and appear to be original to the cap

adjustable

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of front panel torn(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span