Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive slgiht enemal damage to center

slgiht enemal damage to center enameling otherwise near extremely fine condition

during which time its damaged tail was repaired

measuring 55mm (w) x 56 mm (h - inclusive of ring suspenion)

Belgian-made

followed by another major raid on Truk (April 29-30

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive slgiht enemal damage to center(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 47.