{"product_id":"luftwaffe-orden-im-etui-flugzeugfuhrer-abzeichen-pilot-mit-hersteller-genietet","title":"Air Force – Pilot's Badge, maker marked, riveted, in case (original)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle number: 34.967\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLuftwaffe – Pilot's Badge, Maker Marked, Riveted, Cased (Original)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Pilot's Badge of the German Luftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003emaker's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse, in the high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eriveted version\u003c\/strong\u003e (two-piece construction) and complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece comes from an old, documented dealer's stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLuftwaffe Pilot's Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most coveted awards for pilots of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was awarded to airmen who had successfully completed their training. The \u003cstrong\u003eriveted version\u003c\/strong\u003e – where the eagle and oak leaf wreath were manufactured separately and riveted together – is considered a characteristic of particularly high-quality wartime productions and is highly valued by collectors. The \u003cstrong\u003emaker's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse is an important authenticity feature. The preserved \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e significantly increases its collector's value, as cases were often lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eUsed, well-preserved for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e – typical signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward: Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion: \u003cstrong\u003eRiveted\u003c\/strong\u003e (two-piece construction – quality feature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: \u003cstrong\u003eMaker marked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal case included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion: Original (WWII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: Old dealer's stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the scans for an accurate assessment of the condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing multiple items from my shop, \u003cstrong\u003eshipping costs are significantly reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e. Feel free to browse my other offerings in the area of Luftwaffe medals and pilot's badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal items from the Second World War era. Sale exclusively for historical, scientific, and collecting purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270135533897,"sku":"34967","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.967a.jpg?v=1777094769","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/luftwaffe-orden-im-etui-flugzeugfuhrer-abzeichen-pilot-mit-hersteller-genietet","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}