The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity most of the silver plating

most of the silver plating intact

He resisted all of the hefty counter-attacks

fine quality enamels without chipping

the reddish-tan leather surface is in very good condition

Luftwaffe Belt Buckle by CTD - Aluminum

The Glider Pilot Badge Rare Large Eagle certificate_of_authenticity most of the silver platingBadge in silvered tombac, eagle patinated, unmarked, (wreath 40. 35x54. 19; eagle, 55. 93x26. 75mm), of very fine quality manufacture, hand finished, slightly worn condition, very attractive, in extremely fin condition. This type of glider badge with large eagle is believed to be produced in 1941 by a small (thus far unknown) company; this type is described in more details in a book by Stijn David The Glider Pilot Badge. Very rare badge.