Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Officer-Grade Cloth Version Auction Schnek was given command of

Schnek was given command of the 9th Infantry Division and served further in Italy

previous lead auction tag marked "EED-A" attached

original lightly soiled ribbon with hook and eye that exhibits separation of the hook from the ribbon at the rear

presenting mild soiling near collar and on reverse

with the 26th Regiment

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, Officer-Grade Cloth Version Auction Schnek was given command of(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen fr Offiziere, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered silver aluminum wire oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating extensive mothing and material fatigue, in uniform removed and very fine condition.