Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction During the Great War

During the Great War

He returned to Fort Churchill for five weeks additional training on November 15th

3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop

1899 - March 19

a badge for service to the construction of wester fortifications

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction During the Great WarA textbook example of a fine early quality Pilotenabzeichen by this maker; two piece construction, consisting of a silvered tombac wreath and a patinated tombac eagle; the wreath is constructed of laurel leaves towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets