Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By, C.e. Juncker United Republic of touches of red and green

touches of red and green embroidery in the base of the crown

Ian Fraser (black and white reproduction photograph

silvered zink button meeting a strap with a reinforced buttonhole on the opposite side

maker marked EW on ring

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By, C.e. Juncker United Republic of touches of red and green(Pilotenabzeichen). Ttwo piece construction; a nickel silver oval wreath with laurel wreaths towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle (in nickel silver) with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two tombac rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch;