Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Hold exhibiting wear in the fabric

exhibiting wear in the fabric overlying the hinged area

and was promoted to Quartermaster-Sergeant (W

201 mm (w) x 265 mm (h))

with loss of gilt and toned silver

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Hold exhibiting wear in the fabricA fine early second war quality example Luftwaffe Pilotenabzeichen; two piece construction of nickel silver; oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large silvered eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse the eagle slightly loose; vertical needle