Airman badge

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Depiction of the pilot's badge with a lightning bolt in the 57 version
Depiction of the pilot's badge without a lightning bolt in the 57 version

The pilot's badge was donated on March 26, 1936 by the Reich Minister of Aviation and Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force Hermann Göring and could be awarded to members of the Air Force, usually radio operators, mechanics and gunmen . The prerequisite was the acquisition of a valid air force license with gunner training.

If this requirement was not met, the award could also be awarded without a lightning bolt and with a blackened wreath, provided that the group of people mentioned had proven themselves on at least ten enemy or front flights. An earlier award was also possible if wounded.

Appearance

The oval badge consists of a dense wreath of laurel leaves ( right) and oak leaves (left) and is made of silver-plated fine zinc or non-ferrous metal . On the wreath lies an eagle plunging down to the right with a bundle of lightning in its claws. The swastika can be seen in the lower intersection of the wreath .

Carrying method

The award was worn as a pin badge on the left side of the chest.

Others

According to the law on titles, medals and decorations of July 26, 1957, the wearing of awards from the time of National Socialism in the Federal Republic of Germany is only permitted without National Socialist emblems.

literature

  • Kurt-Gerhard Klietmann : German Awards. Volume 2: German Empire: 1871–1945. The Order Collection, Berlin 1971.