Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds

SKU: 01.GTR.0703.101.01

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  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Obverse
  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Reverse
  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Obverse Detail
  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Obverse
  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Reverse
  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Reverse Detail
  • Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds Reverse Detail

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    January 19, 1935
  • remarks
    The Combined Pilot/Observer Badge is also known as the Air Force Double Badge (Luftwaffendoppelabzeichen).

History


The Combined Pilot/Observer Badge was instituted by Hermann Göring on March 16, 1936, and was conferred upon members of the Luftwaffe who had previously been awarded the Pilot’s Badge and the Observer’s Badge. In order to be eligible for the award, an individual had to hold both their pilot’s license and observer’s license for at least one year. The badge was instituted as a replacement for the Aircrew Badge.

The Badge with Diamonds was awarded by Hermann Göring in recognition of an exceptional achievement, or in rare cases as an honourary award. There were approximately 50 Badges with Diamonds awarded to high-ranking Luftwaffe Officers and high-ranking allied foreign dignitaries during the Second World War.

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  • Price

    $30000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

  • Size

    60.5x51mm

  • Maker

    R. Stubiger, Wien

  • Version Remarks

    Ca. 50 have been awarded, to Luftwaffe officers and foreign military personnel alike. An example that can be verifiably linked to a recip...

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  • Version Remarks

    2 awardings have been verified. There is limited information about the badge for women.

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