A Luftwaffe Glider Pilot’s Badge; 1957 Version

An early type of the alternative de-nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold; multi-pie construction in nickel-silver; eagle attached to the wreath via two rivets; vertical pinback with functional hinge/catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 51.38 mm x 52.06 mm; weighing 23.3 grams; extremely fine condition.