Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Hold and bearing a silver content

and bearing a silver content number of “950”

(Jagdgeschwader 51 “Mölders” Ärmelband)

on loop for suspension from a trapezoidal magnetic metal backplate with horizontal pinback and red wool backer

with minor residue from previous mounting

original ribbon: and War Star 1971 (Star-i-Herb 1391): in bronze gilt

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Hold and bearing a silver content(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