Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Assmann & Söhne Archive and George Washington University

and George Washington University

Throughout his career he was awarded

The photo shows Galland in the rank of Major General

returned to the attack and a dog fight ensued with 23 Sqn

and is commemorated on page 375 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot’s Badge, By Assmann & Söhne Archive and George Washington University(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked with the logo of maker Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 64. 83 mm (w) x 53. 58 mm (h), weighing 29. 1 grams, the original