Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker Auction Archive as evidenced by a ghosted

as evidenced by a ghosted "H" (for HOSKINS) before his actual surname

000 sold/distributed)

Pinned onto the peak is a silvered bronze insignia consisting of an early NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

in original wooden box of issue

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker Auction Archive as evidenced by a ghosted(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span