Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction stamped "DAC 1940 VII" at

stamped "DAC 1940 VII" at one end and "DAC 1942 VII" at the other

Measuring 58x61mm

as was required by German law

and there was a constant problem of border violations by Laotian and Malaysian communists and insurgents

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction stamped "DAC 1940 VII" at(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated bronze; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; two hollow rivets on the reverse; measuring 41. 08 mm (w) x 52. 87 mm (h); weighing 37. 5