Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge In Its Presentation Case, Named Example, By F.w. Assmann Archive Army Cockade (black painted base

Army Cockade (black painted base

gilt well intact

He was later transferred to No

maker marked "26"

in the bridgehead beyond the Irrawaddy during the advance on Mandalay

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge In Its Presentation Case, Named Example, By F.w. Assmann Archive Army Cockade (black painted base(Pilotenabzeichen mit Etui). Of two piece construction; scarce version constructed of silvered aluminum; the 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 aluminum eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback