Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" United Republic of an early badge made in

an early badge made in solid silver

Type I (1849-1859)

Military Merit Cross with War Decoration- in silver

and edged by red Waffenfarbe (indicating Flak unit)

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" United Republic of an early badge made in(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on the back OM for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 60. 64 mm (w) x 52. 64 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Badges maker marked OM are rare, and while the identity of