Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker Hold He maintains a cheerful and

He maintains a cheerful and calm manner when difficulties arise

through the centre of the cross or on the surmounting ring

centerpiece in Gold and enamels

in silvered tombac and black enamels

each constructed of light brown wool with cardboard cores

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker Hold He maintains a cheerful and(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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 65. 14 mm (w) x 52. 55 mm