Germany, Luftwaffe. A Combined Pilot And Observer Badge, By Friedrich Linden Hold silver framed crosses were private

silver framed crosses were private purchase and are scarce

consisting of a Maltese Cross with swords piercing the centrepiece

in silver aluminum bullion wire embroidery on a brown cotton backer

horizontal metal pinback

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Combined Pilot And Observer Badge, By Friedrich Linden Hold silver framed crosses were privateOf early fine quality in tombac with a silvered eagle and gilded wreath, unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid badge, crisp detailing to obverse, reverse rivets show period repair as well as set up and pin replaced, otherwise near very fine.