Germany, Luftwaffe. A Combined Pilot And Observer Badge, By Friedrich Linden Hold in silver aluminum bullion wire

in silver aluminum bullion wire embroidery on a brown cotton backer

consisting of the right hand side SS runic collar tab

consisting of a Maltese Cross with swords piercing the centrepiece

silver framed crosses were private purchase and are scarce

worn yet better than extremely fine

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Combined Pilot And Observer Badge, By Friedrich Linden Hold in silver aluminum bullion wireOf early fine quality in tombac with a silvered eagle and gilded wreath, unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid badge, crisp detailing to obverse, reverse rivets show period repair as well as set up and pin replaced, otherwise near very fine.