Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction measuring 45 mm (w) x

measuring 45 mm (w) x (70 mm (h)

This is a rare and extremely well-preserved visor cap belonging to SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Seyss-Inquart

was auctioned by Spink & Son Orders

the throat with a single rivet on the obverse

a gold Maltese cross

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Pilot’s Badge, By Berg & Nolte Auction measuring 45 mm (w) x(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Berg & Bolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 64. 58 mm