Germany, Luftwaffe. An Unissued Desk Ornament GTRexclude on a routine reconnaissance patrol

on a routine reconnaissance patrol in a Sopwith Strutter (A1093)

surrounded by typical Latin inscription on the outsider border

where he was to remain until he was discharged on October 10th

A stiff piece of metal inside the epaulets prevents them from bending or bowing during wear

rosette sitting on two-tone strap sewn to the ribbon

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Unissued Desk Ornament GTRexclude on a routine reconnaissance patrol(Luftwaffe Schreibtischschmuck). An unusual Luftwaffe desk ornament or paperweight, constructed of a two step tapering marble base, topped by a patinated zink alloy German national eagle, the obverse of the pedestal riveted with a patinated zink alloy Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked by a silvered edelweiss, the base featuring a partially intact green felt liner to mitigate surface scratching, unmarked, measuring 10 cm (w) x 6 cm