Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, By F.w. Assmann United Republic of 1919 aboard the R

1919 aboard the R

1st Hussars - 6th Armoured Regiment (August 16

2nd Class - George V

The creation of an immediate award was viewed as a way to recognize gallantry and distinguished service among living soldiers while simultaneously raising morale

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, By F.w. Assmann United Republic of 1919 aboard the R(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and patinated nickel silver; two piece construction, with a wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right side of the wreath, with a mobile swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and an eagle superimposed onto the badge holding lightning bolts in its talons; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch;