Germany. A Mint & Early Quality Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge By Gebrüder Schneider Of Vienna Auction along with other newsworthy and

along with other newsworthy and sports articles)

as well as a small paper note labelled “Bitsel” in penciled handwriting

Maltese Cross in silver gilt and enamels

83 mm x 83 mm

Footnote: Edgar Cowan: 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment 9294 Lance Corporal

Germany. A Mint & Early Quality Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge By Gebrüder Schneider Of Vienna Auction along with other newsworthy andA fine early quality textbook example of a Pilotenabzeichen; two piece construction; in silvered and patinated tombac; the obverse consisting of an oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left half 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;