Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Brüder Schneider, Wien Archive as a replacement for the

as a replacement for the Hero of Israel military decoration that was awarded during the 1947-1948 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War

exterior constructed of black leatherette

as being mentioned in despatches for Distinguished and Gallant services and devotion to duty in the field

among other

to the Conversion Training Squadron at Picton

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Brüder Schneider, Wien Archive as a replacement for the(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). A two piece construction badge constructed of tombac, the border is a half oak leaf and half laurel wreath, the centre is cut out and a spread winged patinated eagle in flight clutching a swastika in its talons is superimposed on the centre , wings extending past the wreathed border, the reverse is plain and bears a barrel hinge vertical pinback with round wire catch and two rivets where the eagle is attached to the obverse,