Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Type 2 with Case, by Brüder Schneider Auction the reverse bearing a central

the reverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded and enameled Saxon coat of arms

Footnote: Frederick Gardner was born on January 1

the centre medallion presents a white enamelled Maltese Cross over a red enamel central field

The lower pockets feature simple scalloped flaps with no pleats or visible compartments

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Type 2 with Case, by Brüder Schneider Auction the reverse bearing a central(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked BRDER SCHNEIDER A. G., WIEN, measuring 64. 62 mm (w) x 53. 40 mm (h), weighing 36. 4 grams, accompanied by its