Germany, Luftwaffe. A Case for a Pilot’s Badge, Early- to Mid-War Example Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic its talons firmly entrenched in

its talons firmly entrenched in the upward facing belly of a winged British lion

Der Königlich Bayerische Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden und Seine Mitglieder (Münich: Oldenbourg

marked "STERLIZING OUTFIT FOR USE WITH WATER BOTTLES / KEEP DRY" on the lid

within a blue enameled ring inscribed with Order’s motto of “VOM FELS ZUM MEER” (“FROM THE CLIFFS TO THE SEA”)

He was initially treated at the Casualty Clearing Station before being transferred to the Stationary Hospital at Wimereux on the 22nd

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Case for a Pilot’s Badge, Early- to Mid-War Example Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic its talons firmly entrenched in(Etui zum Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of a pressed card stock frame with faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt inscription of FLUGZEUGFHRERABZ., the interior with a blue rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), demonstrating minor material