Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker visually-hidden in near extremely fine condition

in near extremely fine condition (note: traces of gilt finish to the base metal indicate that the medal may have been issued as a I Class award

the button maker marked "Wm

Africa Star and clasp: "North Africa 1942-43"

Comstock "COMMDR" DEPT

two  chrysanthemum blossom buttons on a strap running along the middle

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Pilot’s Badge, "Thin Wreath" Variant, by Juncker visually-hidden in near extremely fine condition(Flugzeugf&uuml; hrerabzeichen). A fine and early quality badge, in nickel silver with sharp detailing, obverse presenting with a distinctive swooping Luftwaffel eagle within an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets holding the eagle in place visible, thin wreath variant, maker marked <a href="https: www. medalbook. com makers c e juncker" target="_blank"><span