Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Type I, By C.e. Juncker With Case certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: From the collection of

Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled

Luftwaffe Afrika Cufftitle - measures approximately 43cm (or 17 inches) in total length

then as Acting Squadron Leader from March 27

Silver gilt phoenix insignia

the outer edge of the badge trimmed in an oak leaves and acorns motif

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Type I, By C.e. Juncker With Case certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: From the collection of(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted 1935. (Issued 1936 1945). Constructed of silvered tombac, this badge is composed of a richly detailed, narrow version oak leaf wreath bearing a stylized J 1 type Luftwaffe eagle clutching a hand filed mobile swastika, the reverse presents with a barrel hinge accommodating a vertical pinback with a flattened tip meeting an elongated round wire catch, two rivets at the top half of the reverse of the wreath securely