Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of front panel torn

front panel torn

of 1930's period manufacture

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”

There is large pocket sewn in place on the left breast

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of front panel torn(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span