Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative Badge In Silver Auction 8 million Reichsmarks in 1942

8 million Reichsmarks in 1942

light green and emerald green enamels

the underside of the right pocket stamped "F" in black ink

circa 1870-80 (case showing age and use

and a Letter from the Airborne Forces Museum (addressed to Konrad Gunzel of Toronto

Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative Badge In Silver Auction 8 million Reichsmarks in 1942(Flieger Erinnerungsabzeichen). In silver, consisting of an oval laurel and oak wreath tied together at the bottom by a bowtie style ribbon, presenting in a cut out style with a central eagle flying over a rural landscape, topped by a German State Crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, with a silver purity mark of 800, measuring 21. 03 mm (w) x 32. 12 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, in extremely fine