Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction a gold Maltese cross

a gold Maltese cross

for the Nebraska State Historical Society of Lincoln

wrapped in the same blue/black Moroccan leather as the dagger's grip

Pilot Badge (in die-stamped sterling silver

dated to Berlin on 13 January 1913

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction a gold Maltese cross(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak 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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Berg & Bolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 64. 58 mm