Japan, Empire. An Army Air Force Pilot Badge United Republic of maker marked "STEINHAUER & LÜCK

maker marked "STEINHAUER & LÜCK Lüdenscheid" on the bottom

NEW YORK STERLING

naming has been erased

After two months of signals training

Japan, Empire. An Army Air Force Pilot Badge United Republic of maker marked "STEINHAUER & LÜCKA finely embroidered cloth badge in silver grey and gilt yellow thread, featuring a central gilt laurel wreath with a five pointed star above a propeller, flanked by extended silver grey outstretched wings, on a blue wool backing with a black cotton reverse, measuring approximately 85 mm in width, with light wear to the embroidery from handling and minor fraying to the edges, overall very fine.