Slovakia. A Pilot’s Qualification Badge, Field Pilot No. 613, C.1945 GTRexclude With its packet of issue

With its packet of issue

Octave Fortin D

Constructed of black and white machine embroidery in the shape of a vertical sword on a black/white outlined shield

marked with the logo of maker Assmann & Söhne

inscribed "FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS BUNDESLAND" above and "OBERÖSTERREICH" below

Slovakia. A Pilot’s Qualification Badge, Field Pilot No. 613, C.1945 GTRexclude With its packet of issueA rare stylized diving eagle in gilt, resting on a gilt Slovakian emblem, the Apostolic Cross on the Upper Lands, surrounded by a silver wreath of linden leaves, reverse with three stays, numbered 613, measuring 59. 25 mm (w) x 44. 10 mm (h), light contact, a rare piece in very good condition.