Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, J1 Version, by C.E. Juncker United Republic of the obverse with black inscription

the obverse with black inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ 1

all within a green enameled laurel wreath

signifying rank of Kreisleiter

the anchors exhibiting scattered surface rust

measuring 45 mm (w) x 10 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, J1 Version, by C.E. Juncker United Republic of the obverse with black inscription(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round catch, demonstrating classic beveled edges through the wreath, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S.