Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction measuring 75 mm in diameter

measuring 75 mm in diameter

The letter is signed in black ink by the Commodore of Fighter Wing 52

with the date "1926" on a scroll below

Footnote: Awarded for service in Korea between 1950 and 1953

The right breast has a row of five non-magnetic metal buttons meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction measuring 75 mm in diameterA textbook example of a fine early quality Pilotenabzeichen by this maker; two piece construction, consisting of a silvered tombac wreath and a patinated tombac eagle; the wreath is constructed of laurel leaves towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, 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