Germany, Dlv. An Air Sports Association Cap Badge Archive allowing for an adjustable fit

allowing for an adjustable fit

Both the tip and throat features silvered fixtures

Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue

A six pointed star with ball finials in silver gilt

the reverse with an oak leaf twig with three leaves in the centre

Germany, Dlv. An Air Sports Association Cap Badge Archive allowing for an adjustable fitThis is a scarce and very well preserved Deutscher Luftsportverband (DLV) visor cap badge; constructed of thickly padded dark navy blue wool and a black rayon backer; with a finely detailed die stamped silvered bronze eagle in the center (60 mm wingspan), with a finely hand embroidered bullion wreath around the outer edge of the badge, and the letters DLV embroidered above and below the eagle; measuring 57 mm x 47 mm; in worn but overall very fine