Germany, Luftwaffe. A Cased Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction in silver and enamels with

in silver and enamels with six old rose cut diamonds

Footnote: Der Stahlhelm is a paramilitary organization that arose after the German defeat of World War I

168 mm x 232 mm x 63 mm

First Type in silvered tombac

WWI Yser Cross - Bronze and green enamels

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Cased Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction in silver and enamels with(Luftwaffe Pilotenabzeichen). Two piece construction; silvered tombac oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch;