DDR strange pilot qualification badge

[rakkasan]

Hello everyone,

I came across this pilot qualification badge recently in a lot of polish badges I am purchasing. I've never seen a badge with wings this short nor have I been able to find any documentation . Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the reverse side yet. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Joe

[ehrentitle]

It looks like the full sized badge where the wings have been trimmed down. Maybe to be worn as a lapel pin?

[rakkasan]

I believe you're right, after having received it and gotten a good look at it (sorry no time for a photo yet) the screw post has been removed and a rough-looking pin device has been soldered in it's place.........oh well.

[ehrentitle]

Not to worry, it's still an original badge, even if the wings have been clipped a bit.

[Paul R]

Was this a common practice?

[speedytop]

No!

Uwe

[Chris Boonzaier]

Maybe for very short pilots?