Germany, Dlv. An Air Sports Association Cap Badge Archive accompanied by a period frame

accompanied by a period frame

Both the tip and throat features silvered fixtures

group shots

Latin cross with concave arms in gilt bronze and blue

Germany, Dlv. An Air Sports Association Cap Badge Archive accompanied by a period frameThis is a scarce and very well preserved Deutscher Luftsportverband (DLV) visor cap badge; constructed of thickly padded dark navy blue wool and a black rayon backer; with a finely detailed die stamped silvered bronze eagle in the center (60 mm wingspan), with a finely hand embroidered bullion wreath around the outer edge of the badge, and the letters DLV embroidered above and below the eagle; measuring 57 mm x 47 mm; in worn but overall very fine