Luftwaffe Medals

A Luftwaffe Fliegerschützenabzeichen ohne Blitzbündel by Bruder Schneider A.G. - Wien. The Air Gunner and Flight Engineer badge was awarded to air gunners, mechanics (flight engineers) or aircrew meteorologists who had completed two months of training or had taken part in at least five operational flights. It is a two-piece construction, made out of die struck tombak ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Fliegerschützenabzeichen ohne Blitzbündel by C.E. Juncker of Berlin. The Air Gunner and Flight Engineer badge was awarded to air gunners, mechanics (flight engineers) or aircrew meteorologists who had completed two months of training or had taken part in at least five operational flights. It is a two-piece construction, made out of die struck zinc that ... Read and See More

Here we have a Luftwaffe Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordschützen und Bordmechaniker by Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid. The Air Gunner and Flight Engineer badge was awarded to air gunners, mechanics (flight engineers) or aircrew meteorologists who had completed two months of training or had taken part in at least five operational flights. It is a two-piece construction made out ... Read and See More

A Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen! The Luftwaffe Flak Badge was awarded to those who had participated in 3 air defense actions (with a registered kill) or 5 air defense actions (regardless of a kill) or to the battery commander if half of their troops had been awarded the badge. It is constructed out of a two-piece die struck ... Read and See More

A nice looking “Ball Hinge” Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe! The Luftwaffe Flak Badge was awarded to those who had participated in 3 air defense actions (with a registered kill) or 5 air defense actions (regardless of a kill) or to the battery commander if half of their troops had been awarded the badge. It is constructed out of a two-piece die struck zinc ... Read and See More

A Segelflugzeugführerabzeichen! The Glider Pilot Badge would be issued to soldiers and officials of the Luftwaffe after they completed their glider training and it entitled the owner to operate a glider out of a dedicated airport area. It is constructed out of a two-piece die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and black burnished. The obverse features ... Read and See More

A Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Arno Wallpach of Salzburg. The Luftwaffe Assault Combat Badge was authorized on April 1st 1942 and could be awarded to all soldiers, NCO's and Officers who accumulated at least three different fighting days on which they fought with bravery. It is a one piece badge, constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been ... Read and See More

A Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Rudolf A. Karneth & Sohn of Gablonz. The Luftwaffe Assault Combat Badge was authorized on April 1st 1942 and could be awarded to all soldiers, NCO's and Officers who accumulated at least three different fighting days on which they fought with bravery. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed ... Read and See More

A Cased J1 Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen by C.E. Juncker of Berlin (1937-39). The badge was awarded after completion of two month qualifying service, after five operational flight as observer, or if the recipient was wounded while posted as observer (prior to the completion of the other criteria). It is constructed out of a two piece, die struck, nickel-silver base that ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen by Gebruder Wegerhoff of Lüdenscheid. The badge was awarded after completion of two month qualifying service, after five operational flight as observer, or if the recipient was wounded while posted as observer (prior to the completion of the other criteria). It is constructed out of a two piece, die struck, nickel-silver base that has been silver ... Read and See More

Here we have a Luftwaffe Observer Badge in cloth just purchased from a Vet's estate. It is constructed out of three colors of machine embroidered cotton threads on a Luftwaffe blue-grey wool base. The obverse depicts a detailed Luftwaffe open winged eagle that is clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is in front of a half laurel ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Paratrooper Case for a BSW (Brüder Schneider, Wein) Badge. The case is constructed out of a wood and pressed cardboard base that is covered in a simulated grained blue leather. To the front is a gilded steel push button. To the back is a gilded steel, staggered, piano hinge. To the very top in the gilded Gothic ... Read and See More

Here we have a Type A Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by G. H. Osang of Dresden! The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck zinc based and gold gilded eagle with a ... Read and See More

A Cased Type C Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid. The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck zinc based and gold gilded eagle with a die struck ... Read and See More

A Cased Type D Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck tombak based and gold gilded eagle with a die struck ... Read and See More

A Cased Type B Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck cupal based and gold gilded eagle with a die ... Read and See More

A Cased 2nd Pattern (1938-41) Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by W. Deumer of Lüdenscheid. The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck tombak based and gold gilded eagle with a die ... Read and See More

Here we have a Cased Type C Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Gebruder Wegerhoff, Lüdenscheid! The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck tombak based and fire gold gilded eagle with ... Read and See More

A Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck zinc base gold gilded eagle with a die struck zinc based chemically ... Read and See More

Here we have a Type A Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe by Gebruder Wegerhoff, Lüdenscheid! The Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge was awarded to those who had successfully completed the paratrooper training course, consisting of physical and psychological tests along with six qualifying parachute jumps. The two-piece construction badge features a die struck tombak based and fire gold gilded eagle with a ... Read and See More

Always love when I get my own pieces back! Wow what a super, textbook, top-quality piece by GWL! The badge features a two-piece, tombak, gold gilded eagle and zinc silver plated/blackened wreath. The obverse depicts a bright gold gilded diving Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika within its talons, and is surrounded by a blackened/silver laurel/oak leaf wreath. ... Read and See More

This is a two piece, die struck, zinc based, burnished and silver washed Luftwaffe Pilot Badge. The obverse features a centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached to a half laurel leaf, half oak leaf and acorn wreath that is tied together at the bottom. The ... Read and See More

A J1 Flugzeugführerabzeichen by C. E. Juncker of Berlin (1936-38). The Luftwaffe pilot badge was awarded upon completing flight training and received their license. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck nickel-silver that have been black burnished and silver washed. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a ... Read and See More

A very rare Zivil-Flugzeugführerabzeichen. Instituted April 1st 1936, the Civil Pilot Badge was awarded to civilian aircraft pilots who were employed in the Lufthansa airline / Luftwaffe and were a pilot or flight instructor for at least 1 year. It is constructed out of a die stamped bronze base that has been bronze washed and contain blue enamel work. The obverse features ... Read and See More

A Pilot or Observer Badge Wreath by Juncker. A great part! Mid period J2/J3 1939-43. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed and burnished. The obverse features a half laurel leaf and berry, half oak leaf and acorn wreath that is tied together at the bottom. The reverse shows a soldered ... Read and See More

An excellent looking Flugzeugführerabzeichen by Gebruder Schneder, (BSW). The Luftwaffe pilot badge was awarded upon completing flight training and received their license. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck nickel-silver / tombak based that has been black burnished and silver plated. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a ... Read and See More

A cased Luftwaffe Flugzeugführer abzeichen by Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid! The Luftwaffe pilot badge was awarded upon completing flight training and obtaining a license. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck zinc that has been black burnished and silver washed and covered in a protectant lacquer coating. The obverse features a grey/blackened centrally placed massive ... Read and See More

Here we have a Luftwaffe Pilot Badge Patch! It is constructed out of machine embroidered white and grey cotton threads on a blue-grey wool backing. The obverse features a centrally placed soaring Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. It is above an oak leaf and acorn wreath which is tied together at the bottom. ... Read and See More

A solid Luftwaffe Aluminum Pilot Badge by Assmann! It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck, aluminum that have been burnished and silver washed. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached at the wings to a half laurel leaf ... Read and See More

A solid Luftwaffe Aluminum Pilot Badge by Assmann! It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck, aluminum/alloy base that have been burnished and silver washed. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached at the wings to a half ... Read and See More

A solid Juncker J2 Pilot Badge here! It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck aluminum that have been black burnished and silver washed. The obverse features a blackened centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached, at the wings, to a half laurel leaf ... Read and See More

What a beauty example! It is constructed out of white and grey cotton stitching that has been machine embroidered to a field blue-grey wool base. The obverse features a centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached to a half laurel leaf, half oak leaf and acorn ... Read and See More

A rare and desirable example! This is a two piece, die struck, tombak/aluminum based, burnished and silver washed Luftwaffe Pilot Badge by C.E. Juncker. The obverse features a centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached to a half laurel leaf, half oak leaf and ... Read and See More

Nice machine embroidered badge in cotton/rayon on a Luftwaffe, blue/grey wool base. This is one moth hole ... See More

A Cased Flugzeugführer und Beobachterabzeichen by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid. The Pilot / Observer badge was to be awarded to personnel who qualified as both a pilot and observer. It is a two piece die struck tombak/nickel silver construction that has been silver washed and gold gilded. The obverse features a silvered centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Pilot Observer Badge Case. The case is constructed out of a wood and pressed cardboard base that is covered in a simulated grained blue ‘alligator skin’ (Lederimitat). To the front is a gilded steel spring loaded push button. To the back is a gilded steel, staggered, piano hinge. To the very top in the silvered Gothic style gold ... Read and See More

An unissued Gemeinsames Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen für Offiziere der Luftwaffe. The Pilot / Observer badge was instituted January 19th 1935 and was awarded to personnel who qualified as both a pilot and observer. The cloth variation of the pilot/observer badge was only authorized for wear by Officers, until November 18th 1937 where it was extended to EM’s and NCO’ ... Read and See More

Here we have a Luftwaffe Aluminum Pilot Observer Badge by Assmann! It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck, aluminum that have been gold gilded and silver washed. The obverse features a silvered centrally placed massive swooping Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched wings clutching a mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is the attached at the wings to ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid! An airman could receive the badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded in the process of an operational flight. It is a two-piece construction made out of die struck ... Read and See More

Here we have a Radio Operator/Air Gunner Badge in cloth purchased from a Vet's estate. It is machine woven in 3 different threads on a Luftwaffe grey wool base The obverse the badge depicts an open-winged Luftwaffe eagle clutching four lightning bolts in its talons. The eagle is in front of a half laurel leaf half oak leaf wreath and ... Read and See More

Here we have a Radio Operator/Air Gunner Badge by BSW! It is a two-piece construction made out of die struck tombak with a blackened eagle and silver wreath. The obverse the badge depicts an open-winged Luftwaffe eagle clutching four lightning bolts in its talons. The eagle is in front of a half laurel leaf half oak leaf wreath and ... Read and See More

A Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene Deutscher Spanienkämpfer (Spanienkreuz für Hinterbliebene). Introduced April 14th 1939, the Spanish Cross for Next of Kin (widow, oldest son or daughter, father, mother, brother, sister) was awarded to the next relatives of German Spian fighters who had died in captivity, were fatally injured or died as a result of their wounds. A total of 315 ... Read and See More

A 2. Klasse Silber Spanien-Kreuz ohne Schwerter by Paul Meybauer of Berlin. Those non-combatants who distinguished themselves above and beyond the call of duty were presented with the Spanish Cross in Silver, and there were 327 Crosses of that grade awarded. The case was added at a later point. It is a multi-piece construction made out of a die struck 900 silver content ... Read and See More

A beautiful private purchased Silber Spanien-Kreuz mit Schwertern by L/15 – Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. The Silver Spanish Cross with Swords was awarded to those who had at least moderate combat experience, having participated in decisive battles. It is a multi-piece construction made out of a die struck tombak base that has been silver washed with frosted highlights and was finished ... Read and See More

Very unique to have a Numbered one! The Bronze Luftwaffe Spanien-Kreuz with Swords was awarded to those who had given three months of service in Spain. It is a multi-piece construction made out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and has been burnished. The convex obverse depicts a centrally placed encircled mobile swastika (separately soldered ... Read and See More

Here’s a great example of a Gold Spanish Cross & Swords! This multi-piece, convex badge is made of bronze, has been die struck and gold washed. The obverse depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross, with Luftwaffe eagles to each corner. The cross has a centrally placed Swastika and is above two crossed broad swords. The reverse shows the correct pin ... Read and See More

A Frontflugspange Für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs Staffeln in Silber im Etui by IMME & Sohne of Berlin. Instituted January 30th 1941, the Clasp for Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Squadrons in Silver was awarded for specialized squadrons upon the completion of sixty combat missions. It is constructed out of a die struck two-piece nickel-silver base that has ... Read and See More

A Luftwaffe Verleihungsurkunde für Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger und Sturzkampfflieger for Obergefreiten Michael Deiml. The Bomber Flight Clasp was instituted on January 30th 1941 in the bronze, silver and gold grades for 20, 60 and 110 operational sorties. It is constructed out of a 5 ¾ inch by 8 ¼ inch paper that was preprinted with black ink and typewriter written with the awardee, rank name, unit ... Read and See More

A rare piece awarded for 100+ combat missions by G.H. Osang (the most abundant maker of fight clasps)! It is made of a two piece, die struck, alloy/steel base that has been gold washed and blackened. The obverse depicts two centrally placed blackened steel crossed broad swords that are surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath, above a static swastika, ... Read and See More

The medal is a die struck, two piece zinc based with tombac bomb. The obverse depicts an blackened winged bomb, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath above a swastika, with nine oak leaves to each side. The reverse catch is broke off and lost to time. The ball hinge and magnetic pin remain intact. This one has lost 90%+ of it's ... Read and See More

Nice Luft Clasp! We have here a worn Luftwaffe Silver Short Range night Fighter Clasp! The medal is a die struck, two piece zinc based clasp with blackened upwards arrow. The obverse depicts a blackened, upward pointing ?flying arrow?, surrounded by an black painted oak leaf wreath above a swastika, with nine oak leaves to each side. The reverse shows ... Read and See More

A beautiful Luftwaffe Cloth Deutsches Kreuz in Gold. The cross is constructed out of a multi-piece construction, which consists of; a green felt and glued black paper backing base, that is behind a white silk over cotton roundel and black cotton stitching over a cardboard cutout swastika which is all behind hand embroidered flatwire and multicolored cotton threads. The roundel ... Read and See More

Far rarer than the Heer crosses! The cross is constructed out of a multi-piece construction, which consists of; a blue felt and glued black paper backing base, that is behind a white silk over cotton roundel and black cotton stitching over a cardboard cutout swastika which is all behind hand embroidered flatwire and multicolored cotton threads. The roundel is surrounded ... Read and See More

A Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe Group awarded to Knights Cross winner Hauptmann Günther Müller ‘Pan’ by Johann Wagner & Sohn of Berlin. Included in this group is; a COA from “Regementals”, a 13 page photo/research package, a reproduction Goblet Case and a Shadow Box (12 x 4 7/8 x 9 3/4) containing: a Fw 190 F-8 Fighter Aircraft Model (flown by Müller), a reproduction Knights ... Read and See More

A Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe awarded to Oberfeldwebel Hans Lass by Johann Wagner & Sohn of Berlin. Introduced February 27th 1940, the Luftwaffe Honor Goblet was awarded to Luftwaffe aircrew personnel “For Special Achievement in the Air War”. It is constructed out of a three pieces of die stamped Alpaka finesilver. The cup portion features; an octagonal image of two eagles fighting in ... Read and See More

A Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe awarded to Unteroffizier Helmut Weitz by Johann Wagner & Sohn. Introduced February 27th 1940, the Luftwaffe Honor Goblet was awarded to Luftwaffe aircrew personnel “For Special Achievement in the Air War”. It is constructed out of a three pieces of die stamped Alpaka finesilver. The cup portion features; an octagonal image of two fighting eagles above a mountain ... Read and See More

Gilded tombak, with four prongs, excellent fire gilding, in mint condition; in case of issue (case showing external light wear and age, near mint interior. A pristine example in top quality and condition. Direct buy from a Vet, pristine example ... See More

Here we have a Luftwaffe driver’s proficiency badge in silver! It is made of a die stamped, steel base that has been Silver washed and is mounted on a blue-grey wool. The obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a leaf wreath and blue-grey wool. The obverse is secured to the wool with ... Read and See More

Here we have a Luftwaffe driver’s proficiency badge in bronze! It is made of a die stamped, steal base that has been bronze washed and is mounted on a blue-grey wool and paper backing. The obverse depicts a steering wheel on a pebbled background which is surrounded by a leaf wreath and blue-grey wool. The obverse is secured to ... Read and See More