Germany, Luftwaffe. A Glider Pilot Badge Auction measuring 112 mm (l) x

measuring 112 mm (l) x 47 mm (h)

it was anticipated that a clasp bearing "ENGAGÉ VOLONTAIRE" (Enlisted Volunteer) would be worn on its ribbon

each with a retinue of roughly 1000 men

(Kaiserliche Marine Mützenabzeichen)

On page 200 of Angolia’s book is a photo of almost identical buckle

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Glider Pilot Badge Auction measuring 112 mm (l) x(Segelflugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a Luftwaffe style German national eagle in mid flight, inside and oval oak leaf wreath with a mobile swastika at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 30 mm (w) x 55. 69 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.