Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction Archive small enamel restoration at the

small enamel restoration at the bottom of the badge

An Italian Fascist Youth Side Cap - with GIL badge attached as worn

made a dash for the Confederates

Both have intact lugs and pins

measuring 552

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction Archive small enamel restoration at the(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 & Bolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 64. 58 mm