Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid Auction circumscribing the author and title

circumscribing the author and title

Now in exile in Jeddah

the reverse with a gorget-style shield bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUEN DIENST IN EINEM FELDZUG” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE CAMPAIGN”)

the tunic presents moderate evidence of mothing throughout and mild soiling to the interior liner

The exterior paint appears worn

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge By Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid Auction circumscribing the author and titleWreath in silvered tombac, eagle in patinated tombac, very fine early quality badge, weighs 45. 6 grams, maker marked "B & N L" (for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid), nice old patina, very slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. An excellent example by this maker.