Glider Pilot Badge

Glider Pilot's Badge
Segelflugzeugführerabzeichen
TypeBadge
Presented byNazi Germany
EligibilityMilitary personnel
Campaign(s)World War II
Established1940
First awarded1942

The Glider Pilot's Badge (German: Segelflugzeugführerabzeichen) was a German military decoration that was awarded during World War II to military pilot's who were members of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) after they completed their glider training. Honorably discharged personnel who met the requirements could also be awarded the badge. A citation was issued with the awarded badge. It was worn on or right below the left breast tunic pocket.[1][2]

  1. ^ Angolia 1987, p. 190.
  2. ^ Ailsby 2003, p. 62.