Germany, Dlv. A German Air Sports Association Cap Insignia Auction Archive though it is also awarded

though it is also awarded for service and meritorious achievement in other civil and government fields

article 513/1920

or sustained meritorious performance of duty

circumscribed by an institution date of “DEN 17

It sits securely within a nickel-silver upper crossguard

Germany, Dlv. A German Air Sports Association Cap Insignia Auction Archive though it is also awarded(Deutsche Luftsportverband Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled ring, overlaid by a DLV insignia consisting of a pair of wings joined in the centre by a propellers, in turn bearing a black enameled mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, maker marked WILH. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 70 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), with slight loss of finish evident to