Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Archive Accoriding to a grave marker

Accoriding to a grave marker erected by his wife

Berlin) and marked "900" (silver) on the ring

They both measure 213x150mm

the belt measuring 43 mm x 875 mm

early fine quality issue

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Archive Accoriding to a grave markerA fine early second war quality example Luftwaffe Pilotenabzeichen; two piece construction of nickel silver; oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large silvered eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse the eagle slightly loose; vertical needle