Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by C.E. Juncker Auction First version

First version

cleaned on the obverse

measuring 205x280mm

1907 the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 28066 of Friday

spine intact

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by C.E. Juncker Auction First version(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a 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 43. 65 mm (w) x