WW2 German Luftwaffe Combined Pilot and Observers Badge Maker FLL Type 9

The WW2 German Luftwaffe Combined Pilot and Observers Badge Maker FLL Type 9 is a military decoration awarded to qualified Luftwaffe personnel during the Second World War. This badge recognized individuals who successfully completed both pilot and observer training requirements. The design features a silvered wreath of laurel and oak leaves, encircling a German national eagle clutching a swastika, rendered in darkened metal. The reverse side is typically marked with the manufacturer’s code, in this case “FLL,” indicating production by Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid. The Type 9 designation refers to specific design and construction characteristics catalogued by collectors, including the shape of the eagle, the style of the hinge and catch assembly, and the finish. The badge was worn on the left breast of the service uniform and was regarded as one of the highest qualifications for Luftwaffe aircrew. It remains a historical artifact significant to the study of World War II German military insignia.