weighing at 47
with other notable battles taking place at Queenston Heights
issued in Berlin on 5 April 1939
named to Lorenzmeier as an Unteroffizier in recognition of exceptional bravery in aerial combat
The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction weighing at 47(Flugzeugfhrer und Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact black cotton rayon backer, unmarked, measuring 82 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.