Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5mm (w) x 90mm (l

5mm (w) x 90mm (l - inclusive of bow suspension and laterally pierced integral ball)

in gilt metal with blue

Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with navy blue enamels

Wrapped around the handle grip is a matching portepee

purple and black enamels set in Gold

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5mm (w) x 90mm (l(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936 Reinstituted July 26th, 1957. Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a raised short barrel hinge, round wire vertical pinback, and a rightward opening flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 1 mm (w) x