Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, Type 1, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Archive above wreathing in gold-coloured bullion

above wreathing in gold-coloured bullion wire

with the outline of an Iron Cross I Class embossed on the exterior of the lid

later achieving the ranks of Acting Lance Sergeant

(Heer Schirmmütze für Mannschaften der Sanitätstruppe)

1st Class - Grade I Cross for Twenty-Five Years' Service

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, Type 1, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Archive above wreathing in gold-coloured bullion(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Gebrder Wegerhoff, Ldenscheid, measuring 62. 88 mm (w)