Germany, Luftwaffe. A Glider Pilot Badge Auction In a letter dated to

In a letter dated to his sister

A Maltese cross constructed of Gold

the reverse bears the dates “27

In approval of his farewell request on August 18

obverse illustrating a Spanish Conquistador and inscribed "LEIVA"

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Glider Pilot Badge Auction In a letter dated to(Segelflugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a Luftwaffe style German national eagle in mid flight, inside and oval oak leaf wreath with a mobile swastika at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 30 mm (w) x 55. 69 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.