{"product_id":"luftwaffe-orden-im-etui-segelflugzeugfuhrer-abzeichen-pilot-mit-hersteller","title":"Air Force – Glider Pilot Badge, manufacturer marked, in case (Original)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 34.966\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLuftwaffe – Glider Pilot's Badge, maker marked, in case (Original)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Glider Pilot's Badge of the German Luftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003emaker's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse and complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece comes from an old, documented dealer's stock. The Glider Pilot's Badge is one of the \u003cstrong\u003erarer Luftwaffe badges\u003c\/strong\u003e and is highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLuftwaffe Glider Pilot's Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded to members of the German Luftwaffe who had successfully completed a recognized glider pilot training. In contrast to the large combat badges, it was issued in significantly smaller numbers, as glider pilots represented a specialist group within the Luftwaffe. The \u003cstrong\u003emaker's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse is an important authenticity feature and allows precise attribution to the producer. The preserved \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e significantly increases the 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 Glider Pilot's Badge\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\u003eOrigin: Old dealer's stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the scans for an accurate condition assessment\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 offers in the area of Luftwaffe medals and pilot's badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal items from the Second World War period. Sale exclusively for historical, scientific, and collecting purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270119936329,"sku":"34966","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.966a.jpg?v=1777094541","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/luftwaffe-orden-im-etui-segelflugzeugfuhrer-abzeichen-pilot-mit-hersteller","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}