United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Archive The War Merit Cross 2nd

The War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords is named to Oberwaffenwart Weilkes

dark patina on the DDM

the hanger with pinback

light contact and gilt wear evident on the oval reverse centrepiece

United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Archive The War Merit Cross 2ndA rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron shoulder patch, constructed of white machine embroidery in the shape of an eagle with open wings clutching a stem of laurels and a grouping of five lightning bolts, surmounted by E. S. embroidered at the top, on a dark blue wool core and a black cotton backer, measuring 70 mm (w) x 78 mm (l). Footnote: The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF), formed with volunteer pilots