Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Brüder Schneider, Wien Auction Archive in some instances substantial two-and-three-volume

in some instances substantial two-and-three-volume works - but one may have difficulty in finding these books today

engraved "THEODORE PRESTON SMITH 1932" on the reverse

in the center is hand embroidered "Werkschutz"

although his records do not indicate which one

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Brüder Schneider, Wien Auction Archive in some instances substantial two-and-three-volume(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). A two piece construction badge constructed of tombac, the border is a half oak leaf and half laurel wreath, the centre is cut out and a spread winged patinated eagle in flight clutching a swastika in its talons is superimposed on the centre , wings extending past the wreathed border, the reverse is plain and bears a barrel hinge vertical pinback with round wire catch and two rivets where the eagle is attached to the obverse,