Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Early Aluminum Example

(Pilotenabzeichen). Of two-piece construction of silvered and patinated aluminum; an oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon-like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle with spread-out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked DRGM” on the reverse; measuring 65.00 mm (w) x 53.47 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.