Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, With Case, 1957 Version Auction Archive 4 grams inclusive of its

4 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger

After serving ten years

All have a two-piece construction

The awarding of the medal ceased with return of the region and its mines to Germany in 1935

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, With Case, 1957 Version Auction Archive 4 grams inclusive of its(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen 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,