Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, with Case, 1957 Version

(Flugzeugführerabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with a raised crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, unmarked, measuring 65.53 mm (w) x 53.34 mm (h), weighing 43.4 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux blue leather exterior, the interior with a blue satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 82 mm (l) x 26 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.