Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by Berg & Nolte visually-hidden The first attack failed

The first attack failed

When returning to the base

closing with two bakelite buttons

which bears two bands of silver aluminum wire piping

and a fine machine embroidered obverse in multi - coloured threading

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by Berg & Nolte visually-hidden The first attack failed(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and 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 clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 65. 15 mm