German WWII Pilot Observer’s Badge by Juncker-This is a mid war multi piece example. You can see the two rivets that hold the wreath and eagle together. This badge is made of zinc, and has lost the majority of its original finish except for what can be seen in the lowest details. The details are good on this example, though the eagle body looks a little rough. This is nicely marked on the reverse for Juncker. On the reverse, there is also a name scratched into the reverse of the wreath. The name appears to read “Blasi” but it’s difficult to make out. The vertical pin setup functions as it should. Bargain priced based on condition.
History: The badge was officially adopted by the Luftwaffe on March 26th, 1936, by order of Hermann Göring. The Pilot’s Badge was awarded on an individual basis to personnel who had successfully completed the appropriate theory and flight training and had achieved their pilot's license. As with other flyer’s specialty badges, a cloth version of the Pilot’s Badge was authorized for wear on the flight blouse, with a machine embroidered pattern for EM/NCOs and a hand embroidered pattern for Officers. The two-piece badge is in the form of a vertically oval wreath with a separate burnished silver finished, stylized, spread winged eagle in flight, clutching a swastika mounted on the wreath. The eagle is attached to the wreath by two small dome headed rivets which are visible to the reverse. The vertically oval wreath features embossed laurel leaves to the left side and oak-leaves to the right side.