Awards of Germany - Commemorative sign of the pilot 1935

The commemorative aviation sign was established on January 19, 1935 by the Reich Minister of Aviation Hermann Goering. The aviation commemorative badge was awarded to honorably retired persons of the Air Force flight personnel who had a military aviation badge for several years (only post-war insignia). The minimum terms were 4 years for active soldiers, up to officer and reserve personnel with military aviation signs. Other staff are 15 years old. Exceptions were possible in the event of retirement as a result of an accident or similar event. The sign was made in metal and embroidered (only for officers), as well as in the form of a miniature on a needle. Spare parts could be purchased from the Berlin Air Force sales department. The award pieces are by C.E. Juncker, Berlin and are in the form depicted. The lower cruciform sleeve of the swastika is pierced. The only option shown is the instance shown. Already received aviation commemorative signs from the war could also be exchanged for previously worn badges.

Oval, openwork work sign made of silver-plated and tinted nickel silver. At the back is a vertical pin with a mating hook. The manufacturer's designation is embossed above the needle hook.

Front side:

• The edge is formed by an oak-broad-leaved wreath.
• At the bottom, a swastika is superimposed on top of it.
• The lower sleeve of the cross rises slightly above the wreath and is pierced.
In the
• openwork midfield on the left sits an eagle with its wings down.
• It sits on a rock that joins the wreath below.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated with a vertical pin with a mating hook.
• Above the hook on the eagle, the manufacturer deepens:
• - K. E. JUNCKER -/- BERLIN -.