Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Schneider Archive The reverse of the visor

The reverse of the visor is painted a rich forest green

In bronze gilt with red and blue enamels

1920 in Hamilton

dedicating the ring to Freitag in recognition of his meritorious leadership of Waffen-SS forces on the Eastern Front and encouraging him to wear it with pride

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Schneider Archive The reverse of the visor(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Gebrder Schneider, Vienna, measuring 64. 89