There is minimal enamel loss on the obverse medallion however the cross rates extremely fine
where he was officially diagnosed with "Trench Fever"
obverse illustrating a rifle overlaying an open book
and with untiring devotion to duty
with buckram stiffener on reverse
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by C.E. Juncker Republic of There is minimal enamel loss(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 eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 64. 96 mm (w) x 53. 10 mm (h),