Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Pilot’s Badge, Aluminum Version, with Photo

(Flugzeugführerabzeichen). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, tied together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a patianted, swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, unmarked, measuring 65.73 mm (w) x 52.50 mm (h), weighing 13.2 grams, part of the catch has been broken off, a rare aluminum example in otherwise near extremely fine condition, accompanied by a studio photo of the recipient, seated in the uniform of an Obergefreiter, with a Flight Personnel arm patch, wearing a DRL Sports Badge, unmarked and undated, measuring 86 mm (w) x 135 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.