Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker Republic of box near very fine

box near very fine

5 cm in total length with the blade deployed

but with light creasing and a period field-repaired spine

He is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery

but the cross extremely well preserved

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker Republic of box near very fine(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S. W., measuring 64. 61 mm (w) x 53. 05 mm (h),