Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive the buckle secured in place

the buckle secured in place on the right end where the belt wraps around to the reverse of the belt and is stitched in place

It was also folded in quarter but is in overall fine condition

87 mm (w) x 33

both with adhesive residue on the reverse from previous board mounting)

with detailed train bar

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive the buckle secured in place(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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 64. 58 mm (w) x 53. 40 mm (h), weighing 36. 6 grams, with loss of finish and loosening of the eagle