Luftwaffe W. Deumer 1st Pattern Pilot/Observer Badge

[J Temple-West]

A close up look at the very rarely found 1st pattern Pilot/Observer badge by W. Deumer, Ludenscheid.

This example was awarded to H. Harmsen who received it on the 1/10/1937.

Obverse

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Reverse

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Hinge

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catch..with typical 'hook'.

[J Temple-West]

The reverse of the wreath shows the recipient's name and date of qualification.

[J Temple-West]

There is another name on the reverse of the wreath which (going on other badges with such information scratched on the backs, being a common practice) is usually the airfield where the qualification tests took place, but I've never been able to work out this particular one.... maybe someone with a sharper eye will have better luck.

[lordpage]

Nice PO badge and nice to have the name as you say a common practice.Old thread but worth commenting on such a beautiful eagle!.

Jon