Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now The thick blackened-brown leather washer

The thick blackened-brown leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly loose

Foelkersam was killed in action on January 21

The military forces of the Netherlands are awarded the medal for service to January 1

bordered with red enamel

the reverse is marked “GES GESCH STEINHAUER & LÜCK LÜDENSCHEID”

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now The thick blackened-brown leather washer(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 43. 53 mm (w) x 53. 74 mm (h), weighing 26. 6 grams, demonstrating near total