Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Pilot’s Badge, by OM Archive R-168494 Leading Aircraftman (Air Crew

R-168494 Leading Aircraftman (Air Crew Electrician) took many courses and attained maximum grouping in his trade

The interior is fully lined with thick white fleece which continues through each sleeve

with very scarce maker "C

and an Air Defence Honour Badges

as he was recalled for First World War service on July 23

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Pilot’s Badge, by OM Archive R-168494 Leading Aircraftman (Air Crew(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked OM for a documented but unidentified manufacturer noted for the quality of its