Flyer's Badges
AIRCREW BADGE (FLIEGERSCHAFTSABZEICHEN) This badge was initiated on January 19, 1935 and initially worn by members of the Deutscher Luftsport- Verband who held a flying license.
When the new Luftwaffe adopted it in early 1935, it was worn on the left breast pocket by pilots and observers. The horizontal oval wreath was in silver with a black eagle holding a silver swastika.
NOTE:
The following badges which had embroidered versions, were in aluminum or silver wire (where specified) for officers and the appropriate colored cotton thread for NCOs and enlisted men. It should be noted that these were purchased privately and not an awarded item.
PILOTS' BADGE I (FLUGZEUGFUHRERABZEICHEN)
On March 26, 1936, this newly designed badge was introduced and replaced the Aircrew Badge. The oval wreath was in silver with the raised portions of the design being polished. The eagle and swastika were either in a tarnished silver or a black finish. An embroidered version of this badge existed with the wreath in silver wire, the eagle in a dark-grey thread and the swastika in a matt-aluminum embroidery
The Pilot's Badge was worn in the middle of the left breast pocket of the tunic or in the approximate area of the Flying Blouse and Evening Full-Dress jacket. If the individual had been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class, the badge was worn below it.
Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge Civilian (ZIVILES FLUGZEUGFUHRERABZEICHEN DER LUFTWAFFE) Civilian pilots in the Luftwaffe were also permitted a pilot's badge . . . . it was a pair of enameled blue wings with a slanted swastika in the middle. The wings were approximately 8cm wide and 1. 6cm high. The detail of the wings and feathers, the outline of the insignia and the swastika were in gold. It was also available in an embroidered form.
OBSERVERS' BADGE (BEOBACHTERABZEICHEN) The Observer's Badge, also introduced on March 26, 1936, was for observers, assistant observers, navigators and bombardiers. The oval wreath was in silver with the raised portions of the design being polished. The eagle, in an observing position, was either in a tarnished silver or black finish. An embroidered version of this badge existed with the wreath in silver wire, the eagle in a dark-grey thread and the swastika in a matt-aluminum wire, on a blue-grey base (officers').
COMBINED PILOT/OBSERVER BADGE (GEMEINSAMES FLUGZEUGFUHRER- UND BEOBACHTERABZEICHEN) This badge was initiated on March 26, 1936, and was for those who held the pilot's and observer's certificates for a minimum of one year.
The design of the badge is identical to that of the pilot's but with a gilt wreath, with the raised portions being polished, and a silver eagle and swastika. The embroidered version had the wreath in gold thread, the eagle in aluminum wire and the swastika in silver wire (officers').
AIR-GUNNER'S BADGE/WIRELESS-OPERATOR (FLIEGERSCHUTZEN-(BORDFUNKER) ABlEICHEN) This badge for Air-Gunner/Wireless-Operators was also instituted on March 26, 1936. The wreath was in silver with the raised portions of the design plus the swastika being polished. The eagle, holding the lightning flashes (symbolic of wireless), was in tarnished silver or black. The embroidered version had the wreath in aluminum wire and the eagle and lightning flashes in a grey thread (officer s').
AIR GUNNER'S AND FLIGHT ENGINEER'S BADGE (FLIEGERSCHUTlEN- (BORDSCHUTlEN- UND BORDMECHANIKER) ABlEICHEN) The Air Gunner's and Flight Engineer's Badge was instituted on June 22, 1942 and was identical in design to the Air-Gunner /Wireless-Operator' s Badge with the exception of the lightning flashes being omitted. Itwas worn by all air gunners (except combination wirelessoperator/air gunners) and flight engineers and flight meteorologists.
On April 25, 1944, a variation of the Air Gunners and Flight Engineer's Badge was introduced for unqualified air gunners without certificate. It was identical in design but with a black wreath and silver eagle (no lightning flashes). It was awarded for a minimum of ten combat flights. This number could be reduced if the unqualified air gunner was wounded during one of the flights.
FLYER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE (FLIEGERERINNERUNGS ABlEICHEN) This badge was awarded to all flying personnel (including parachute troops) who had been relieved of all air crew duties, World War I pilots with at least four years service, plus other personnel with at least fifteen years service time. This commemorative badge was also extended to those crippled by an air-associated accident and to the next-of-kin in case of a flying accident resulting in death. The oakleave wreath was in silver with a polished swastika and the eagle sitting on a boulder was in tarnished silver.
An embroidered version of the commemorative badge was also available, but only for officers. The wreath and swastika was in aluminum wire and the eagle and boulder was in a grey thread.
The metal version of this badge could be worn with civilian dress. A stickpin form was also permitted on the left collar. Disabled veterans were also allowed to wear a miniature air crew badge with their civilian 7 dress.
PARACHUTIST BADGE (FALLSCHRIMSCHIRM ABZEICHEN) The Parachutist Badge was initiated on November 5, 1936, for qualified parachutist in the Luftwaffe. The wreath was black with a gold diving eagle and swastika (the highlights of the eagle and swastika were polished). The embroidered version has the wreath in white thread for NCOs and men and in aluminum wire for officers. The eagle and swastika was in gold colored thread for NCOs and men and in gold wire for officers.
THE ARMY PARACHUTIST BADGE AT LEFT WAS INSTITUTED ON JUNE 15, 1937 AND WORN BY ARMY PARACHUTISTS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1939, WHEN THEY CAME UNDER THE COMMAND OF THE LUFTWAFFE. THE ARMY EAGLE AND WREATH WERE IN GILT AND THE DIVING EAGLE IN SILVER.
NOTE:
An order dated October 19, 1939, gave the following regulations for the awarding of Flier's Badges for the duration of the war.
1. Pilot's Badge - after obtaining the pilot's certificate 2. Observer's Badge - after five combat flights or two months after obtaining the Observer's, Navigator's or Bombardier's certificate 3. Wireless-Operator/Flight Engineer/Air Gunner - after five combat flights or two months after obtaining the appropriate certificate
7Anzugordnung der die Luftwaffe, revised April 1, 1937, pp.149/150.
8 Luftwaffen- Verordnungsblatt, November 16, 1936. The order was numbered 1491 and dated November 5, 1936.
9 Luftwaffen- Verordnugsblatt, November 6, 1939. The order was numbered 314 and dated October 19, 1939.
GLIDER PILOTS' BADGE (LW-SEGELFLUGZEUGFUHRERABZEICHEN) The Glider Pilot's Badge was instituted on December 16, 1940, and awarded to those having obtained the military glider pilot's certificate.
The wreath and swastika were in silver and the, eagle was black or in tarnished silver. It could be worn only on a NSFK or Wehrmacht uniform. The embroidered version has the wreath in aluminum wire, the swastika in bright (silver) wire, and the eagle in grey for officers.
Roger James Bender: "Air Organizations of the Third Reich-The Luftwaffe", 1972. R. James Bender Publishing
www.bender-publishing.com
When the new Luftwaffe adopted it in early 1935, it was worn on the left breast pocket by pilots and observers. The horizontal oval wreath was in silver with a black eagle holding a silver swastika.
NOTE:
The following badges which had embroidered versions, were in aluminum or silver wire (where specified) for officers and the appropriate colored cotton thread for NCOs and enlisted men. It should be noted that these were purchased privately and not an awarded item.
PILOTS' BADGE I (FLUGZEUGFUHRERABZEICHEN)
On March 26, 1936, this newly designed badge was introduced and replaced the Aircrew Badge. The oval wreath was in silver with the raised portions of the design being polished. The eagle and swastika were either in a tarnished silver or a black finish. An embroidered version of this badge existed with the wreath in silver wire, the eagle in a dark-grey thread and the swastika in a matt-aluminum embroidery
The Pilot's Badge was worn in the middle of the left breast pocket of the tunic or in the approximate area of the Flying Blouse and Evening Full-Dress jacket. If the individual had been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class, the badge was worn below it.
Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge Civilian (ZIVILES FLUGZEUGFUHRERABZEICHEN DER LUFTWAFFE) Civilian pilots in the Luftwaffe were also permitted a pilot's badge . . . . it was a pair of enameled blue wings with a slanted swastika in the middle. The wings were approximately 8cm wide and 1. 6cm high. The detail of the wings and feathers, the outline of the insignia and the swastika were in gold. It was also available in an embroidered form.
OBSERVERS' BADGE (BEOBACHTERABZEICHEN) The Observer's Badge, also introduced on March 26, 1936, was for observers, assistant observers, navigators and bombardiers. The oval wreath was in silver with the raised portions of the design being polished. The eagle, in an observing position, was either in a tarnished silver or black finish. An embroidered version of this badge existed with the wreath in silver wire, the eagle in a dark-grey thread and the swastika in a matt-aluminum wire, on a blue-grey base (officers').
COMBINED PILOT/OBSERVER BADGE (GEMEINSAMES FLUGZEUGFUHRER- UND BEOBACHTERABZEICHEN) This badge was initiated on March 26, 1936, and was for those who held the pilot's and observer's certificates for a minimum of one year.
The design of the badge is identical to that of the pilot's but with a gilt wreath, with the raised portions being polished, and a silver eagle and swastika. The embroidered version had the wreath in gold thread, the eagle in aluminum wire and the swastika in silver wire (officers').
AIR-GUNNER'S BADGE/WIRELESS-OPERATOR (FLIEGERSCHUTZEN-(BORDFUNKER) ABlEICHEN) This badge for Air-Gunner/Wireless-Operators was also instituted on March 26, 1936. The wreath was in silver with the raised portions of the design plus the swastika being polished. The eagle, holding the lightning flashes (symbolic of wireless), was in tarnished silver or black. The embroidered version had the wreath in aluminum wire and the eagle and lightning flashes in a grey thread (officer s').
AIR GUNNER'S AND FLIGHT ENGINEER'S BADGE (FLIEGERSCHUTlEN- (BORDSCHUTlEN- UND BORDMECHANIKER) ABlEICHEN) The Air Gunner's and Flight Engineer's Badge was instituted on June 22, 1942 and was identical in design to the Air-Gunner /Wireless-Operator' s Badge with the exception of the lightning flashes being omitted. Itwas worn by all air gunners (except combination wirelessoperator/air gunners) and flight engineers and flight meteorologists.
On April 25, 1944, a variation of the Air Gunners and Flight Engineer's Badge was introduced for unqualified air gunners without certificate. It was identical in design but with a black wreath and silver eagle (no lightning flashes). It was awarded for a minimum of ten combat flights. This number could be reduced if the unqualified air gunner was wounded during one of the flights.
FLYER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE (FLIEGERERINNERUNGS ABlEICHEN) This badge was awarded to all flying personnel (including parachute troops) who had been relieved of all air crew duties, World War I pilots with at least four years service, plus other personnel with at least fifteen years service time. This commemorative badge was also extended to those crippled by an air-associated accident and to the next-of-kin in case of a flying accident resulting in death. The oakleave wreath was in silver with a polished swastika and the eagle sitting on a boulder was in tarnished silver.
An embroidered version of the commemorative badge was also available, but only for officers. The wreath and swastika was in aluminum wire and the eagle and boulder was in a grey thread.
The metal version of this badge could be worn with civilian dress. A stickpin form was also permitted on the left collar. Disabled veterans were also allowed to wear a miniature air crew badge with their civilian 7 dress.
PARACHUTIST BADGE (FALLSCHRIMSCHIRM ABZEICHEN) The Parachutist Badge was initiated on November 5, 1936, for qualified parachutist in the Luftwaffe. The wreath was black with a gold diving eagle and swastika (the highlights of the eagle and swastika were polished). The embroidered version has the wreath in white thread for NCOs and men and in aluminum wire for officers. The eagle and swastika was in gold colored thread for NCOs and men and in gold wire for officers.
THE ARMY PARACHUTIST BADGE AT LEFT WAS INSTITUTED ON JUNE 15, 1937 AND WORN BY ARMY PARACHUTISTS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1939, WHEN THEY CAME UNDER THE COMMAND OF THE LUFTWAFFE. THE ARMY EAGLE AND WREATH WERE IN GILT AND THE DIVING EAGLE IN SILVER.
NOTE:
An order dated October 19, 1939, gave the following regulations for the awarding of Flier's Badges for the duration of the war.
1. Pilot's Badge - after obtaining the pilot's certificate 2. Observer's Badge - after five combat flights or two months after obtaining the Observer's, Navigator's or Bombardier's certificate 3. Wireless-Operator/Flight Engineer/Air Gunner - after five combat flights or two months after obtaining the appropriate certificate
7Anzugordnung der die Luftwaffe, revised April 1, 1937, pp.149/150.
8 Luftwaffen- Verordnungsblatt, November 16, 1936. The order was numbered 1491 and dated November 5, 1936.
9 Luftwaffen- Verordnugsblatt, November 6, 1939. The order was numbered 314 and dated October 19, 1939.
GLIDER PILOTS' BADGE (LW-SEGELFLUGZEUGFUHRERABZEICHEN) The Glider Pilot's Badge was instituted on December 16, 1940, and awarded to those having obtained the military glider pilot's certificate.
The wreath and swastika were in silver and the, eagle was black or in tarnished silver. It could be worn only on a NSFK or Wehrmacht uniform. The embroidered version has the wreath in aluminum wire, the swastika in bright (silver) wire, and the eagle in grey for officers.
Roger James Bender: "Air Organizations of the Third Reich-The Luftwaffe", 1972. R. James Bender Publishing
www.bender-publishing.com
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