Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid Archive Inset into the obverse of

Inset into the obverse of the handle is a classic enameled HJ diamond insignia

it was bright daylight and the weather constantly improved as we got closer to Japan

"Reichsarbeitsdienst der weibliche Jugend"

Minor material fatigue is evident to the wool and leather features

80 mm x 80

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid Archive Inset into the obverse ofWreath in silvered tombac, eagle in patinated tombac, very fine early quality badge, weighs 45. 6 grams, maker marked "B & N L" (for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid), nice old patina, very slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. An excellent example by this maker.