Germany, Federal Republic. A Rare C-Class Glider Pilot’s Badge, in Silver with Diamonds consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the cyphers themselves alternating positions

the cyphers themselves alternating positions

Captain James Rowland Fawcett Stewart

He was of both German and Czech nationality and worked as a farmer prior to being drafted

Crossguard with quillon and pommel exhibits scattered wear spots and contact marks in the nickel plating

the stopwatch is missing its hand

Germany, Federal Republic. A Rare C-Class Glider Pilot’s Badge, in Silver with Diamonds consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the cyphers themselves alternating positions(Segelflugzeugfhrerabzeichen in Silber mit Diamanten). Constructed of silver with diamonds and enamel, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by initials FAI (Fdration Aronautique Internationale). Topped by three crown shaped appliques, each inset with a genuine diamond, surrounding a blue enameled disc bearing three white gulls, the reverse with a boutonniere attachment, stamped with an issue number of 508