Silver plated brass badge decorated in blue and black enamel depicting an image of Cochem Castle and the surrounding countryside. It a bears the insignia of the Luftwaffe squadron, Jabo-Geschwader 33 and the text "Orientierungsfahrt Mit Jabo-Geschwader 33 - DKWC - Cochem e.V." (translating as: "Orientation Rally with Fighter-Bomber Squadron 33 - DKW Club - Cochem e.V"). The reverse is stamped with the maker's mark, "Fritz Reu & Co., Heubach/Württ". Length : 98mm. Good condition (slight scuff to front).

The Luftwaffe's Jabo-Geschwader 33 (Fighter-Bomber Squadron 33) were based in Büchel Air Base, near Cochem and from 1962 flew the F-104G Lockheed Starfighter (which is incorporated into their insignia - see above image). During the 'cold war' they formed part of NATO's Q.R.A. Force (Quick Reaction Alert Force).