An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction Archive pinback with flanking hook pins

pinback with flanking hook pins

" (Royal Naval Air Service) on the obverse

issued by the Verein Deutscher Frontkämpfer/Association of German Front Fighters

illustrating mountains and trees with a ribbon banner inscribed "MRZLI" below

surface rust on the metal inserts

An Unusual Early Luftwaffe Visor Cap Wreath And Cockade Auction Archive pinback with flanking hook pinsThis is an unusual (possibly private purchase) Luftwaffe visor cap wreath and cockade, constructed of twisted silver aluminum bullion with flat wire highlights, and the centre with a raised tri colour cockade (silver, white, and red), on a black wool base; measuring 144 mm x 42 mm; with some of the bullion wires having come loose over time; measuring 145 mm x 42 mm; better than fine condition.