Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, Refurbished Example by C.E. Juncker Archive measuring 46 mm x 63

measuring 46 mm x 63 mm (inclusive of hanger)

Apparent material fatigue due to age and wear

He soon proceeded to the United Kingdom on "Special Duty" in late July

his departure from No

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, Refurbished Example by C.E. Juncker Archive measuring 46 mm x 63(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen mit Blitzbndel). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN SW, measuring 42. 26 mm (w)