Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of “The German Close Combat Clasp

“The German Close Combat Clasp of WWII” (c-PW)

71mm mm in length

Both insignia are perfectly centered on the front of the cap and appear to be original to the cap

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”

There is large pocket sewn in place on the left breast

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker United Republic of “The German Close Combat Clasp(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span