Germany, Luftwaffe. A Presentation Case for a Pilot’s Badge GTRexclude 1901 - September 1

1901 - September 1

stamped in red ink "1943" on the underside

One year after receiving his commission

the base of the crown in silvered metal with black enamelled accents

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Presentation Case for a Pilot’s Badge GTRexclude 1901 - September 1(Etui fr Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of a wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather liner executed in a brick pattern, the lid bearing a gilt inscription of LUFTWAFFEN=FLUGZEUGFHRER=ABZEICHEN in Fraktur script, the interior a padded dark blue rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted dark blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked but demonstrating the