Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of Measuring 145 mm (w) x

Measuring 145 mm (w) x 234 mm (h)

“The German Close Combat Clasp of WWII” (c-PW)

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”

of 1930's period manufacture

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of Measuring 145 mm (w) x(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span