Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Refurbished Thin Wreath Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity A Gold Grade Ostvolk Decoration

A Gold Grade Ostvolk Decoration

circumscribed by a gilt inscription of “POHJOISRINTAMA - DIE NORDFRONT” (“THE NORTHERN FRONT”)

A similar buckle can be found on page 454 of Angolia's publication

Die-stamped silvered zinc with red paint

Annetschberger

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Refurbished Thin Wreath Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity A Gold Grade Ostvolk Decoration(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of tombak and nickel silver, 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 reverse wiht a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a thin wreath variant produced by F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 62. 74