Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Archive metallic catch on right obverse

metallic catch on right obverse allows clock to open with hinge revealing black notched magnetic metal wind-up mechanism stamped “8 TAGE” (“8 Days”) “10 STEINE” (“10 Stones”)

He was later awarded the Canadian Forces' Decoration

numbered 073

This is an extremely unique and well-preserved example of a SS-issued decorative gift badge by Otto Gahr

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, By C. E. Juncker (J-1) Archive metallic catch on right obverseA textbook example of a fine early quality Pilotenabzeichen by this maker; two piece construction, consisting of a silvered tombac wreath and a patinated tombac eagle; the wreath is constructed of laurel leaves towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large patinated eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets