Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Civil Pilot’s Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker visually-hidden Type III (1890-1911): Two-piece construction

Type III (1890-1911): Two-piece construction

primarily consisting of unpublished and candid images depicting Schniewind in uniform (some with the Knight’s Cross clearly visible) on board Kriegsmarine vessels and on land

surrounded by a ring of blue enamel with gilt inscription of “DEN 18

1896 India Medal to the 2nd Battalion - PUNJAB FRONTIER 1897-98

on loan to the Royal Canadian Navy

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Civil Pilot’s Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker visually-hidden Type III (1890-1911): Two-piece construction(Zivil Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak with enamels, the obverse consisting of a central mobile swastika flanked by a pair of blue enameled wings with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN SW, measuring 80. 35 mm (w) x 14. 75 mm (h), weighing 17. 2 grams, accompanied by its original