Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge by, C.E. Juncker

Item #G37057

$1,080

(Pilotenabzeichen). Ttwo-piece construction; a nickel-silver oval wreath with laurel wreaths towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, separated by three small ribbon-like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle (in nickel-silver) with spread-out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two tombac rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; slightly vaulted; maker marked C.E. Juncker, Berlin, S.W on the reverse; measuring 65.78 mm (w) x 53.14 mm (h); weighing 46.2 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.