A desirable Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, the eagle is constructed in nickle silver with a tombac wreath with nice patina and polished edges.
A desirable Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, the eagle is constructed in nickle silver with a tombac wreath with nice patina and polished edges.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, the eagle is constructed in nickle silver with a tombac wreath.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, the eagle is constructed in nickle silver with a tombac wreath.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, close up of revit.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Pilots Badge with GWL logo stamped on the reverse of the eagle.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, barrell hinge.

Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL

A desirable Luftwaffe Pilots Badge By Gebr Wegerhoff GWL, the eagle is constructed in nickle silver with a tombac wreath with nice patina and polished edges. The obverse of the decoration bears a Luftwaffe Eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons, surrounded by an oval-shaped oak and laurel wreath. The reverse of the badge is marked “GWL” by desirable maker Grebüder Wegerhoff of Lüdenscheid with two rivets securing the eagle and wreath. The hardware used is typical GWL with a block hinge and repaired flat wire catch, in good condition.

 

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Luftwaffe Pilots Badge

The Luftwaffe Pilots Badge was instituted by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on August 12, 1935.  It was among the earliest badges introduced and worn by all qualified pilots in the German Air Force.

The badge features an eagle with spread wings, clutching a swastika in its talons. The eagle is surrounded by a laurel wreath and is placed on top of a horizontal bar with the words “Luftwaffe” written on it. The badge was made of metal and was typically worn on the left breast pocket of the uniform.

There were various versions of the badge, including a basic version, a version with diamonds for particularly outstanding pilots, and a version with a gold wreath for pilots who had achieved a certain number of aerial victories. The badge was highly sought after by pilots and was considered a symbol of excellence and skill in aviation.

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