Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Cloth Version Buy Now NORTH SEA 1918 (silver

NORTH SEA 1918 (silver

with fellow Victoria Cross recipient and Canadian ace Billy Bishop which lasted for about three years

It also fought on the mainland when Sicily was evacuated

The frame itself is fastened to the helmet via four rivets visible on the exterior of the helmet

a photo of Maier’s friend Anni Keil

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Cloth Version Buy Now NORTH SEA 1918 (silver(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika executed in dark grey machine embroidery, unmarked, measuring 76 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.