Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of He died of his wounds

He died of his wounds on March 15

with dates ranging from 1919 until 1938

(Wehrmachtbeamte Kragenspiegel für Höherer Dienst)

the reverse presents an iron pin with dual stays

in very fine condition and scarce to an Italian Officer

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of He died of his wounds(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, 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 depiction of a monoplane flying over a rural landscape, perforated with eight eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 45. 15 mm (w) x 71. 46 mm (h), weighing 11. 2 grams, demonstrating all of the characteristics of late period veteran