Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Jmme GTRexclude measuring 118 mm x 47

measuring 118 mm x 47 mm

maker marked "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO

Immelmann died in an accident on June 18

1942 for his troop’s advances on Stalingrad

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Jmme GTRexclude measuring 118 mm x 47(Luftwaffe Pilotenabzeichen). Two piece construction, constructed of a nickel silver wreath and eagle; the wreath consisting of laurel and oak leaves, tied together at the base via three ribbons, with a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two visible rivets; maker marked JMME on the reverse; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 65. 35 mm (w) x 52. 92 mm