Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction Archive An original wax paper liner

An original wax paper liner is partially intact on the reverse

The keel of the USS Squalus had been laid on October 18

8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

the reverse with a row of hands making Roman salutes above an inscription of “PER L’ITALIA ORA E SEMPRE” (“FOR ITALY NOW AND ALWAYS”)

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Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Auction Archive An original wax paper linerA textbook example of a fine early quality Pilotenabzeichen by this maker; two piece construction, consisting of a silvered tombac wreath and a patinated tombac eagle; the wreath is constructed of laurel leaves towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, 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