Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker Hold and Army Achievement Medal (in

and Army Achievement Medal (in bronze

Hopes were raised in 1949 when a way was finally discovered to grow the polio virus in test tubes using non-nervous tissues

His health began to suffer again

the Stahlhelm Issues consistent with age and field use are evident

stamped "NEPAL" on the reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker Hold and Army Achievement Medal (in(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 21 mm (w) x 52. 32 mm (h), weighing 36. 9 grams, the obverse