Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Type 4b, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive presenting minor loss of black

presenting minor loss of black enamel and moderate rusting

number engraved "003" on the reverse of the badge

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marked upside down between the anti-rotation pin and the outer edge of the 12 oclock arm L/52 (for C

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Type 4b, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive presenting minor loss of black(Flugzeugfhrer und Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of tombak and nickel silver, the obverse consisting of a gilded oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN SW, measuring 64. 48 mm (w) x 53. 16 mm (h) (inclusive of