A German Imperial Air Gunner’s Badge; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity posted to Lachine

posted to Lachine

the third and fourth rows from the right end separated by a vertical slot

the German eagle standing on a shelled wall to her right with the Imperial German crown above flanked by the dates "1914" and "1918" and inscribed "POUR LA CIVILISATION" at the bottom

Upon arrival in England

hrer and Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Harmel (Desiderious Harmel was commander of Handschar division from June 1944 to May 1945)

A German Imperial Air Gunner’s Badge; Published Example certificate_of_authenticity posted to LachineBadge in die stamped silvered brass, 45. 79mm x 75. 47mm, weighs 18. 5 grams, very nicely detailed, in very fine condition; scarce badge. (Illustrated on page 319, Carsten Baldes "Aircrew Badges and Honor Prizes of the Flying Troops").