Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction above that

above that

with other notable battles taking place at Queenston Heights

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

1954 (one year longer then in the case for the Canadian Medal for Korea)

centering hand embroidered Gothic script "Der Führer" in shiny silvery wire threads

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction above that(Flugzeugfhrer und Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact black cotton rayon backer, unmarked, measuring 82 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.