Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Cloth Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a right facing head and

a right facing head and a small triangle within an ovular field (indicating a production date between 1921 and 1958) and an unidentified maker mark in the shape of a diamond

and which was open to individuals of all ranks and professions

complete with a red felt centrepiece

with a slit through which the ribbon fits and secures the cross in place

Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on April 10

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Cloth Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a right facing head and(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling, in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.