It came in distinct types; nickel silver (changed to zinc during the war) and a variant made of gold.[8] It depicts a silver eagle (Silberner Adler) perched atop a swastika (Hakenkreuz), wings open in a landing pose, and surrounded by a wreath with laurel (Lorbeer) on the right side and oak (Eichenlaub) branches on the left side, respectively.[9] It was worn in the center of the left breast pocket of the service tunic, underneath the Iron Cross 1st Class if awarded.[10] The badge was awarded after one completed flight training and the flying licence and citation were received.[9]