Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, J1 Version, by C.E. Juncker Newly Listed illustrating a dragon hovering over

illustrating a dragon hovering over a tank

moderate oxidation and loss of finish is visible throughout the base metal and minor scratching and fine hairline cracks are visible to the enamels

Egypt on July 4

The War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

measuring 84 mm (w) x 140 mm (l) x 100 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, J1 Version, by C.E. Juncker Newly Listed illustrating a dragon hovering over(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round catch, demonstrating classic beveled edges through the wreath, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S.