Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, J1 Version, by C.E. Juncker Newly Listed and light enamel wear with

and light enamel wear with loss to centre florid cross

measuring 84 mm (w) x 140 mm (l) x 100 mm (h)

illustrating a dragon hovering over a tank

Initial Italian volunteers from the ranks of the fascist militia were eventually joined in Spain by 'volunteers' from the Italian army and air force serving in the Corpo Truppe Volontarie (Corps of Volunteer Troops)

moderate oxidation and loss of finish is visible throughout the base metal and minor scratching and fine hairline cracks are visible to the enamels

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, J1 Version, by C.E. Juncker Newly Listed and light enamel wear with(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel 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 eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round catch, demonstrating classic beveled edges through the wreath, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S.