Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" Hold 1935-1936 - Printed in four-colour

1935-1936 - Printed in four-colour ink on a thin paper stock

slight separation of the upper from the visor at the front

Footnote: Hans Reinhardt was born on February 21

during the Greek War of Independence (1821-32) in Navarino Bay (modern-day Pylos)

the Ottoman leaders agreed to form an alliance with German against Russia

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Rare Maker "Om" Hold 1935-1936 - Printed in four-colour(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on the back OM for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 60. 64 mm (w) x 52. 64 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Badges maker marked OM are rare, and while the identity of