Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Late-War and Field-Repaired Example Auction Archive maker marked "27" (Anton Schenkl's

maker marked "27" (Anton Schenkl's Nachfolger) on the ring

that his mother was living and that he sought a "career" in the United States Navy

The Wehrmacht helmet decal on the left side of the helmet is approximately 30% intact

and with manufacturer's label remaining in place

(Heer Schirmmützen Kranz mit Kokade)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Late-War and Field-Repaired Example Auction Archive maker marked "27" (Anton Schenkl's(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the revere with one original rivet securing the eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from circular plate, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture