A First War Unique Converted Bavarian Pilot’s Badge; Published Example Auction Archive Buckle with a two-piece construction

Buckle with a two-piece construction on the right end

1944) and assorted research papers

with intact

labeled “Collar tab for Ober Forstwart”

” As a civilian he worked as a body maker in the automotive industry until he volunteered for the Waffen-SS on November 15th

A First War Unique Converted Bavarian Pilot’s Badge; Published Example Auction Archive Buckle with a two-piece constructionA First War converted Bavarian pilots badge (Flugzeugfhrer Abzeichen); in stamped nickel alloy with fine details; within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves; a bow on the bottom with a Bavarian crown on the top; uniquely, this badge was originally issued as a Prussian Pilots badge that was converted into a Bavarian Pilots badge; measuring 70. 65 mm x 45. 75; weighing 11. 9 grams; very fine condition. Footnote: This badge was published in