Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction measuring 75 mm in diameter

measuring 75 mm in diameter

3 mm faceplate

containing thirty-one pages

marked “MADE IN GERMANY”

the leather belt loop attaches to the top of the shield by a hinged swivel loop

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction measuring 75 mm in diameterA textbook example of a fine early quality Pilotenabzeichen by this maker; two piece construction, consisting of a silvered tombac wreath and a patinated tombac eagle; the wreath is constructed of laurel leaves 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 with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets