Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse of each bearing

the reverse of each bearing an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole

downward scallops to the front and sides

the outer layer of the cross with red enamels

Meissner in blue ink

The Air Force Cross is equivalent to the U

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse of each bearing(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of aluminum, 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 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, the remnants of a logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, are visible to the 11 oclock