Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Wegerhoff Auction "Kohler & Son

"Kohler & Son

maker markings “Reichsverband Pforzheim 51” on back

WWII Luftwaffe Model L Kp N 101 Summer Flying Helmet - The L Kp N 101 Netzkopjhaube net or mesh flying helmet was one of the most popular Luftwaffe flying helmets of the war

A talented swimmer and artist

touches of red and green embroidery in the base of the crown and measuring 19 mm (w) x 21 mm (h) in the centre

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Gebrüder Wegerhoff Auction "Kohler & Son(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laure and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping patinated Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, marked with the logo of Gebrder Wegerhoff, Ldenscheid, measuring 63.