Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and marked "DÉPOSÉ" (Deposit) on the reverse

on modern ribbon

the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor fronting a mine (Torpedo) and surmounted by the Imperial crown with a flowing ribbon banner

Russian nesting dolls

he was a Major and commander of the II

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of a 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 block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by