An Officer's "Utrum Horum Mavis Accipe" Badge Auction enclosed in an open-ended leafed

enclosed in an open-ended leafed wreath

The Luftwaffe eagle decal on the left side is the standard version

I had been very much impressed with the necessity of watching pilots very carefully and if at all possible of sending them on leave as soon as they showed signs of strain

55mm (x82mm including crown suspension)

crossed bronze swords clasp on its original ribbon

An Officer's "Utrum Horum Mavis Accipe" Badge Auction enclosed in an open-ended leafedAn Officer's "Utrum Horum Mavis Accipe" Badge Silver, unmarked, illustrating one arm blocking another arm holding a dagger, surrounded by a garter inscribed in Latin "UTRUM HORUM MAVIS ACCIPE" (Take Whichever You Prefer), placed in the centre of a full wreath of laurel leaves, 61 mm x 63 mm, dual screwposts with wingnuts on the reverse, extremely fine.