A Scarce Bavarian Commemorative Pilot's Badge By C. Pöllath Schrobenhausen Auction then posted to No

then posted to No

The collection was acquired from the family of Heinrich Jürs during the 1960's and has since remained in one collectors possession

along with his Memorial Cross were never issued

as he reported "Sick" in France on April 10

This cross can be seen on pages 116 & 117

A Scarce Bavarian Commemorative Pilot's Badge By C. Pöllath Schrobenhausen Auction then posted to NoBadge in solid silver, hollow center, 45. 0mm x 73. 3mm, weighs 28. 8 grams, pin marked C. Pllath Schrobenh. Silber; badge was initially made as pilot's badge, then it was "converted" into "Commemorative " by means of cutting center field out (file marks clearly evident) and inserting the eagle. Most likely done in Pllath factory. For similar "inserted eagle" badge see C. Baldes book, pages 116 117. A very scarce badge.