Description
maker marked “ESL 41” for Ernst Schneider
He had three postings during his World War II service: Air Training Command
was held at the home of the President on November 27
haivng seen previous service in 19th
It begins with a Dedication "To the Unit Pay Sergeants
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Cloth Version Newly Listed maker marked “ESL 41” for(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika executed in dark grey machine embroidery, unmarked, measuring 76 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.