A Prussian Pilot’s Badge; Type 4 By C. E. Juncker Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity He relinquished his commission

He relinquished his commission

thus probably saving the lives of soldiers who were in the vicinity at the time

gilt wear on the hammer and sickle insignia

He was piloting a Lancaster Mk I AS-Q ED731 with 166 RAF Squadron out of Kirmington

2nd Model - Silver and enamels

A Prussian Pilot’s Badge; Type 4 By C. E. Juncker Of Berlin certificate_of_authenticity He relinquished his commissionA fine quality manufacture textbook example of a Prussian Pilots Badge by a desirable maker; in silver (marked 800 on the reverse); semi broad vertical pinback with functional hinge catch assembly; hollow construction with the breather hole beneath the catch; Juncker trademark slits in the Prussian crown; measuring 71. 36 mm x 45. 93 mm; weighing 29. 3 grams; light patina; in extremely fine condition. (C: 131)