Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction The gilding on the crossguard

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

issued in Berlin on 5 April 1939

named to Lorenzmeier as an Unteroffizier in recognition of exceptional bravery in aerial combat

inclusive of loop measures 52

weighing at 47

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot and Observer Badge, Cloth Version Auction The gilding on the crossguard(Flugzeugfhrer und Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact black cotton rayon backer, unmarked, measuring 82 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.