Germany. A Second War German Luftwaffe Glider Pilot Badge By Steinhauer & Lück Auction enamel loss on the IC

enamel loss on the IC and paint loss on Wound Badge

a letter to wife of Emil Beutler

He died at Lancaster

one is silvered bronze

Germany. A Second War German Luftwaffe Glider Pilot Badge By Steinhauer & Lück Auction enamel loss on the ICConstructed of zink alloy; two piece construction; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a mobile swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and an eagle that was separately soldered onto the wreath; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 55. 95 mm x 52. 68 mm; unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Steinhauer & Lck, weighing 21. 4 grams; better than fine condition.