Description
This is a unique circa 1930s or early World War II Deutsches Luft Verband (DLV) glider pilot good luck talisman: a heavy coin sewn inside a Class B Glider Proficiency badge. Thee DLV was the Civil Aviation branch of the Nazi Party. Hanging from a short ribbon, this badge is in bullion and shows a lone gull. The reverse of the badge bears a Hungarian national emblem.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s-early World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/8" in diameter; lace has a 4-1/2" drop.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool felt embroidered in bullion thread.
ATTACHMENT:Lace.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII Nazi badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDEX14 LAAEX9/14 SIJX6/17
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some light to medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.