the award issued 15 December 1942 with issue number “848641”
by now it goes via the Red Cross
On 1 March 1943
This appears quite logical in view of his interest and ability and plans to eventually work in woods management for a pulp and paper company
The original paint has experienced chipping and wear on both the exterior and interior
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Imme & Sohn GTRexclude the award issued 15 December(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a hand filed 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 JMME for Imme & Sohn, Berlin, measuring 64. 74 mm (w) x 52. 78 mm (h), in