Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker Hold inscribed "Haupttelegraphenamt Berlin" (Main Telegraph

inscribed "Haupttelegraphenamt Berlin" (Main Telegraph Office Berlin)

1850 – January 16

the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor bearing a gear (Engine Room) and surmounted by the Imperial crown with a flowing ribbon banner

measuring 151 mm x 18 mm

oxidation spots on the obverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker Hold inscribed "Haupttelegraphenamt Berlin" (Main Telegraph(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak 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 wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S. W., measuring 64. 61 mm (w) x 53. 05 mm (h),