Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1930 Auction Archive with a blackened iron core

with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed frame

and appears to be factory sewn just above the right breast pocket

and Sherry’s in New York City

He rejoined his unit shortly thereafter but his tenure with the 107th didn't last long

Assault Gun

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Stick Pin Miniature, c. 1930 Auction Archive with a blackened iron core(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central depiction of a monoplane flying over a rural landscape, affixed to a knurled pin, unmarked, measuring 20. 96 mm (w) x 32. 24 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.