Germany, Luftwaffe. A Case for a Pilot’s Badge, Early- to Mid-War Example Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with two vertically positioned starts

with two vertically positioned starts constructed of round and twisted silver bullion wire

Der Königlich Bayerische Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden und Seine Mitglieder (Münich: Oldenbourg

He is buried in Boulogne Easter Cemetery

with some discolouration and a small tear visible to the upper right corner

within a blue enameled ring inscribed with Order’s motto of “VOM FELS ZUM MEER” (“FROM THE CLIFFS TO THE SEA”)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Case for a Pilot’s Badge, Early- to Mid-War Example Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with two vertically positioned starts(Etui zum Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of a pressed card stock frame with faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt inscription of FLUGZEUGFHRERABZ., the interior with a blue rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), demonstrating minor material