Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Auction Archive JULI 38 KARLSRUHE” (“COMPETITIONS OF

JULI 38 KARLSRUHE” (“COMPETITIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST SA GROUP ON 2 AND 3 JULY IN KARLSRUHE”)

the obverse with a central raised SA-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Biddle produced a small black wooden box which had contained the timing mechanism for the 175-pound bomb

6 mm x 41 mm

but in otherwise virtually mint condition

Germany, Imperial. A Pilot’s Badge, Sew-On Version, c. 1940 Auction Archive JULI 38 KARLSRUHE” (“COMPETITIONS OF(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