Description
measuring 217 mm (w) x 164 mm (h)
surrounded by the inscription "AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE V
constructed of a glazed white porcelain shaft
Mähren und Schlesien”
held in place by large capped rivets on either end and a central rivet
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Schneider Auction measuring 217 mm (w) x(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Gebrder Schneider, Vienna, measuring 64. 89