Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Auction posted on 3 November 1900

posted on 3 November 1900

reverse marked RZM M1/100

in silver-plated heavy gauge brass

the medalbed on blue cotton

This Victoria Cross was manufactured by Spink & Son as per order of President Idi Amin Dada Oumee of Uganda

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Auction posted on 3 November 1900(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936 Reinstituted July 26th, 1957. Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a raised short barrel hinge, round wire vertical pinback, and a rightward opening flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 1 mm (w) x