Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of the reverse presents an iron

the reverse presents an iron pin with dual stays

only two days after his arrival

the dagger demonstrates issues consistent with age and use

The chains connect to a functional spring clip for uniform suspension

with dates ranging from 1919 until 1938

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Republic of the reverse presents an iron(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a depiction of a monoplane flying over a rural landscape, perforated with eight eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 45. 15 mm (w) x 71. 46 mm (h), weighing 11. 2 grams, demonstrating all of the characteristics of late period veteran