Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Hold with minor residue from previous

with minor residue from previous mounting

(Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” Ärmelband)

flanked on each side by raised and finely-detailed laurel branches

catch is missing its roll bar

Clasp in silvered feinzink

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Hold with minor residue from previous(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936 Reinstituted July 26th, 1957. Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a raised short barrel hinge, round wire vertical pinback, and a rightward opening flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 1 mm (w) x