Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac along with a 65 mm

along with a 65 mm long brown cotton strap for hanging the tunic on a hook

circumscribed by an inscription of “MOTOR-GRUPPE OSTMARK

The badge measures 51

she was continuously on Atlantic convoy duty

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac along with a 65 mm(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936 Reinstituted July 26th, 1957. Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a raised short barrel hinge, round wire vertical pinback, and a rightward opening flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 1 mm (w) x