A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge Archive With original bestowal documents

With original bestowal documents

HOFFSTÄTTER BONN" on the reverse

in very fine condition with bright colors

The painted scabbard shell is straight throughout and features all nickel silver upper and lower fittings

Major (01 Apr 1935)

A Civil Gliding Class “B” Proficiency Button-Hole Badge Archive With original bestowal documentsIn silvered bronze and blue and white enamels; measuring 22 mm in diameter; contact marks but otherwise extremely fine condition. Footnote: The International Aeronautical Federation awarded a series of proficiency badges to glider pilots on their successful completion of the appropriate tests and gliding trials. The B class certificate was awarded for a 60 second solo flight with an S turn maneuver.