Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Hold marked "BA" and maker marked

marked "BA" and maker marked "EDUARD" in Russian on the reverse

Their dying hope was revived and their joy was indescribable when they saw the steamer Ontario approaching

Footnote: The East African Campaign was fought in East Africa during World War II by Allied forces

exhibiting wear in the fabric overlying the hinged area

A grouping of two Friedrich August Crosses

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Hold marked "BA" and maker markedA fine early second war quality example Luftwaffe Pilotenabzeichen; two piece construction of nickel silver; oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, separated by three small ribbon like loops on the bottom, with a large silvered eagle with spread out wings superimposed on the badge, clutching a swastika in its talons; two rivets on the reverse the eagle slightly loose; vertical needle