Original German WWII Early Tombak Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge Period Modified with Backing Plate - Flugzeugführerabzeichen MG 42 Mounts The crown of the cap

The crown of the cap has a celluloid plastic diamond sweat protector

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A fantastic perhaps even unissued condition Japanese WWII wool officer's forage cap

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Original German WWII Early Tombak Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge Period Modified with Backing Plate - Flugzeugführerabzeichen MG 42 Mounts The crown of the capOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very interesting lightly patinated Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge, which looks to be of early war Tombak alloy construction. The "swooping eagle" is held on by the usual two rivets, and was originally produced with a "blacked" finish. The badge was modified during the war, and the original pinback attachment was removed, possibly having broken off. There were then two threaded brass bolts added to the back, with