Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge, Post-1957 Reissue Auction PEEKHAUS BERLIN” and “AUSF

PEEKHAUS BERLIN” and “AUSF

the edge of the medal marked “Soldat Wilhelm Druecke Grenadier Battailon Verden”

Silver bullion insignia on brown wool

Flying Officer Temporary 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) Guy Arthur Jones Ashwin was confirmed in this rank

Colonel Kirkpatrick was killed

Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge, Post-1957 Reissue Auction PEEKHAUS BERLIN” and “AUSF(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, unmarked, measuring 65. 19 mm (w) x 53. 09 mm (h), weighing 45. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition.