Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, by JMME & Sohn

A fine early second war quality example Luftwaffe “Pilotenabzeichen”; two-piece construction of nickel-silver; oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon-like loops on the bottom, with a large silvered eagle with spread-out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse - the eagle slightly loose; vertical needle style pinback (dull point), with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; maker marked “JMME” for “JMME & Sohn, Berlin” on the reverse of the eagle; measuring 66.00 mm (w) x 52.93 mm (h); weighing 43.3 grams; with light greenish oxidation on the badge from age; in overall extremely fine condition. A seldomly encountered example by this maker.