German Awards - Aircraft Commander and Observer Badge (Double Badge)
The joint sign for air traffic controllers and observers was established on January 19, 1935 by Reich Minister of Aviation Hermann Goering.
This double sign could be purchased by carriers of the sign "Aircraft Commander" or "Observer" if they additionally underwent training for lack of qualifications and met the requirements of another sign, and also had an individual sign for at least 1 year. Early badges were made of non-ferrous metal (tombac). Towards the end of the war, versions from Feincink also came to the award. As a special class, the double badge was also awarded with gold and diamonds. It was not officially established, but awarded as a badge of honor by Göring personally from March 16, 1935. About 30 awards are known, including 2 women. Source: J. Nimmergut, German Orders and Insignia until 1945, vol. IV, 2001.
High oval partially gilded non-ferrous metal sign, openwork worker. The silver-plated eagle is minted separately and riveted to the edge. At the back is a vertical pin.
Front side:
- The edge is formed from a gilded wreath connected from below.
- On the left is laurel and on the right is oak foliage.
- A silver Luftwaffe eagle centrally laid and riveted to the edge with outstretched wings.
- They are superimposed on the edge and go beyond it.
In - the catches is a swastika placed on top.
Downside:
- Smooth with a gilded border. On the rim are 2 rivets of a silver eagle.
- On the eagle is the manufacturer's designation - C.E. JUNCKER -/- BERLIN SW -.
Photos of www.militaria-berlin.de
Front side: Commemorative sign of the aircraft commander and observer (double sign)
Reverse: Game-lone aircraft commander and observer badge (double badge)
Established:
January 19, 1935 Hermann Goering
Data:
- Material: non-ferrous metal, partially gilded, silver plated
- Size: about 65 x 53 mm
- Weight: about 42g
estimated collector price:
2200 - 2300 € at Tombak Gold Plated/Silver Plated
1500 - 1600 € aluminium gilt/silver plated
740 - 760 € in gold-plated/silver-plated zinc
Awards of World War II