Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flyer’s Commemorative Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Archive He was in #19 Operational

He was in #19 Operational Training Unit andhis Whitley aircraft #AL877 crashed 7 miles south west of Solwinnie

resulting in a case of "shell shock"

and Eagle Cap Badge (bronze

White porcelain with blended colours and incorporating intricate detail

it was a rare occurrence to find a pilot fit for more than three months continuous work

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flyer’s Commemorative Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Archive He was in #19 Operational(Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse depicts a central eagle perched on top of a rock within a wreath of oak leaves, vertical pinback, measuring 42 mm (w) x 52. 5 mm (h), 1957 reissue, in extremely fine condition.