Glider Pilot Badge by G.H. Osang.

The badge was established on December 16,1940 by Supreme Commander of the Luftwaffe, Hermann Goring, and was conferred upon Pilots who successfully acquired the gliding pilot license. The first badges were not awarded until 1942. With the disbanding of all glider pilot's schools in September of 1944 no more Badges were awarded after this date. It is unknown how many Glider Pilot Badges were actually awarded, however the number is estimated at approximately 1700 at least. Badge in very fine condition,weighs 28.7 grams, marked on reverse G.H.Osang,Dresden