Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By Brüderschneider Ag Auction Wing Commander Kings

Wing Commander Kings

as part of the Canadian Active Service Force

silver with blue and white enamels

the lid liner inside the case has been partially severed

whom had remarried after the death of his father

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By Brüderschneider Ag Auction Wing Commander Kings(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted on 12 August 1935. (Issued 1936 1945). A two piece construction, composed of nickel silver, consisting of an oak and laurel wreath, bearing a Luftwaffe style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, and a barrel hinge unique to this maker, and a round wire catch, marked Brderschneider AG Wien on the reverse, measuring 66. 40 mm (w) x 51. 60 mm (h), weighing 39. 4