Germany, Federal Republic. A Rare C-Class Glider Pilot’s Badge, in Silver with Diamonds United Republic of gilt Upper Austria coat-of-arms on

gilt Upper Austria coat-of-arms on the lid

the reverse presents the maker mark and insignia for Bontgen & Sabin of Solingen stamped onto the centre of the ricasso

and Territorial Decoration with TERRITORIAL Bar

09 mm (h-to top of ring suspension)

with two silvered aluminum rank pips

Germany, Federal Republic. A Rare C-Class Glider Pilot’s Badge, in Silver with Diamonds United Republic of gilt Upper Austria coat-of-arms on(Segelflugzeugfhrerabzeichen in Silber mit Diamanten). Constructed of silver with diamonds and enamel, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by initials FAI (Fdration Aronautique Internationale). Topped by three crown shaped appliques, each inset with a genuine diamond, surrounding a blue enameled disc bearing three white gulls, the reverse with a boutonniere attachment, stamped with an issue number of 508