Germany, Luftwaffe. A Combined Pilot And Observer Badge, By Friedrich Linden Archive Alaska) on the side)

Alaska) on the side)

This award was unique in that it is specifically authorized for award to non-CAP members: former Spaatz cadets who qualified based on their military training were encouraged to apply to Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters for the Falcon Award

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

maker marked "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68" on the reverse

Signature on Post War Photo: Walter Voigt

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Combined Pilot And Observer Badge, By Friedrich Linden Archive Alaska) on the side)Of early fine quality in tombac with a silvered eagle and gilded wreath, unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid badge, crisp detailing to obverse, reverse rivets show period repair as well as set up and pin replaced, otherwise near very fine.