Combined Pilot/Observer Badge (2nd Model), with Diamonds
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SKU: 01.GTR.0703.101.01.000
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An Ultra Rare Combined Pilot & Observer Badge with “Diamonds” - The wreath in silver gilt, eagle and swastika of silver, set with a total of 103 simulated white stones (not genuine diamonds). The eagle's head and body is separately applied, and is supported by reverse hollow rivet. The eagle on the wreath is likewise affixed by two rivets. The wreath is hand engraved "IMIT", while reverse of the eagle is stamped “IMIT”; the wreath, reverse of the eagle and pin are all stamped with Austrian (Vienna) hoopoe-head punch for 800 silver, along with hallmark “800”, and initials RS (for official maker, R. Stubiger Wien VI). It measures 60.5x51mm, and weighs 29.0 grams. A textbook example of this award, of excellent quality manufacture, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Very rare, only approximately 50 awarded.
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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