Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by C. E. Juncker, Named, c.1937
(Luftwaffe Flugzeugführerabzeichen). Instituted on 26.3.1936 by Hermann Göring. (Issued 1936-1945). Of two-piece construction, with a nickel-silver 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 at the base, with a large patinated J-1eagle, 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, maker marked “C. E. Juncker Berlin, SW, Berlin” on the reverse, engraved “W. Fritz Lt. Neuhausen 2./Aufkl. Gruppe 121, Ostpreussen” by hand, measuring, measuring 66.24 mm (w) x 53.15 mm (h), weighing 29.3 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue, constructed of heavy cardstock, with a blue textued faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with “Flugzeugführerabz.” in golden lettering, with a lined interior lid, an intact interior fabric hinge cover, a slotted medal bed, a functional spring catch and stud release, and an intact exterior metal hinge, measuring 77 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), in overall better than very fine condition.

