Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by Berg & Nolte Hold with repair of the suspension

with repair of the suspension loop evident

Heinrich von Pittel did not stop there

with many otters contributing their time and efforts to the project

a National Unity pin

to the point where the cabin walls ruptured

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, by Berg & Nolte Hold with repair of the suspension(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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 65. 15 mm