A WW2 Luftwaffe Officer’s visor cap cockade and wreath, hand embroidered in silver bullion. The insignia depicts a tri-colour cockade surrounded by oak leaf wreath flanked by wings. The badge has no damage or repairs in mint condition.
£85.00
During World War II, the Luftwaffe, the German air force, used various insignia and decorations. One of the common elements was the cockade and wreath, which were often part of the pilot’s or aircrew’s uniform. The specific design could vary depending on the rank and function of the individual.
A Luftwaffe M42 Single Decal Helmet ET66, the shell shows light wear with the original factory blue field paint. The decal has been nicely applied with sharp detail with a few minor scratches. The helmet is complete with the original liner and the 3 split pins are nicely secure, the rim is clearly stamped"ET66" denoting the maker Eisenhüttenwerke Thale', and the size '66' and the lot number is nicely stamped "1545" at the rear of the rim. The shell shows signs of wear, otherwise in good condition.
Original Luftwaffe Flak Badge die-struck constructed in silvered tombak, unmarked but attributed to C.E. Juncker, Berlin. The reverse has a barrel-style hinge soldered in place with a brass wire "C" shaped catch. This badge has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
A WW2 Luftwaffe General Rank Cockade Oak Leaves Insignia, constructed in gold bullion wire. The badge depicts the national tri-colour cockade in the centre surrounded by an oak leaf wreath flanks by winged oak leaves, worn on a visor cap. The wreath cockade measures 143mm in length, uniformed removed in good condition.
