Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Early Aluminum Example Auction Advanced to Squadron Leader in

Advanced to Squadron Leader in January 1953

September 15

used between 1941 and 1942

By the Grace of God

” for “Fritz Zimmermann

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, Early Aluminum Example Auction Advanced to Squadron Leader in(Pilotenabzeichen). Of two piece construction of silvered and patinated aluminum; an oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a