PERSONAL GROUPING OF 11 DECORATIONS AND DOCUMENTS BELONGING TO WORLD WAR II GERMAN LUFTWAFFE STUKA PILOT AND GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD WINNER LIEUTENANT HEINZ SCHMITT

LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S BADGE

Pictured below are slightly enlarged front and back views of the Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge which is included in this lot. Dramatic in apearance, The Pilot's Badge design first came into existence on 26 March 1936 and was awarded for successful completion of the Luftwaffe's pilot training course. While not visible by scan, this particular badge is a heavy item comprised of a good quality silver material. Moreover, the badge exhibits two (2) piece construction, with the eagle being held to the wreath by two rivets that can be clearly seen in the reverse view of the badge pictured below.

Also demonstrated by this reverse view photograph is the fact that the badge has a wide hinge, bar type attaching pin. For reference, both the pin and catch are in excellent working condition. A script letter "A" appears stamped in to the back center of the eagle, denoting this medal was produced by the firm of F.W. Assmann & Sohne of Ludenscheid.The patina taken on by this item over the years is cleary evident when inspecting it and serves as indisputable evidence of its high degree of silver content, quality and authenticity.

The construction of the rivets and heavy patina taken on by the silver content of the frame are both clearly visible in the enlarged photo above.

Above is an enlarged view of the Script "A" seen on this Pilot's Badge which is the trademark of the firm F.W. Assmann & Sohne of Ludenscheid

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