In 1935, Hermann Göring created a special diamond-studded, gold and platinum award to be given to very select Luftwaffe leaders and also foreigners and other German leaders. Today, these badges are worth a small fortune. This is the story of the Combined Pilot/Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds.

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Credits: Scargill; Wolfmann; Pimboli DD; wcstumpmilitaria

Sources:
- 'OTTO SKORZENY’S PILOT-OBSERVER BADGE WITH DIAMONDS', Sept. 8, 2011, W.C. Stump Militaria
- 'COMBINED PILOT’S AND OBSERVER’S BADGE IN GOLD WITH DIAMONDS', FELDGRAU - German Armed Forces Research 1918-1945
- 'Lot 1348: Very Rare Luftwaffe Pilot/Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds', Rock Island Auctions, Dec. 8, 2013