Germany. A Wall Plaque With Inspirational Quote To Pilots By A.h. Personal Pilot Hold measuring 58 mm x 18

measuring 58 mm x 18 mm

with short length of period neck ribbon with grey colored ties sewn to ribbon- as originally worn by the recipient (probably to match the color of his tunic or shirt)

A well preserved Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with very attractive dark patina

each with silver bullion wire interlaced with brown threading

near very fine condition with some moderate corrosion on the obverse of the badge

Germany. A Wall Plaque With Inspirational Quote To Pilots By A.h. Personal Pilot Hold measuring 58 mm x 18A third reich period plaque, featuring a German eagle with outspread wings clutching a mobile swastika within an oak wreath in silver, along with a quote that reads Ich lebe um zu fliegen und arbeite um zu leben. Ich fliege um zu kmpfen un wenn es sein muss fr mein Vaterland un meinen Fhrer zu sterben (German I live to fly and work to live. I fly to fight, and if needed, to die for my Fatherland and my Fhrer). The core of the plaque is constructed of