Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge United Republic of 3rd Machine Gun Company of

3rd Machine Gun Company of Infantry Regiment 117

stamped in gold-coloured ink with a large SS runes inside a circle

with inscription “Rusia 1941”

on loop for suspension from its incorrect period ribbon

very impressive size (48mm x 62mm)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge United Republic of 3rd Machine Gun Company of(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 09 mm (w) x 53. 25 mm (h), weighing 41. 2 grams, oxidation and loss of finish are evident through, with