Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Auction in silver-plated heavy gauge brass

in silver-plated heavy gauge brass

This Victoria Cross was manufactured by Spink & Son as per order of President Idi Amin Dada Oumee of Uganda

There is a fabric label stitched in place on the back

courageous leadership and unfailing devotion to duty contributed directly to his ship's many successful attacks against the enemy

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pilot’s Badge, Early 1957 Version, c. 1960 Auction in silver-plated heavy gauge brass(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted March 26th, 1936 Reinstituted July 26th, 1957. Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a raised short barrel hinge, round wire vertical pinback, and a rightward opening flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 65. 1 mm (w) x