Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, With Case, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive The insignia remain very well

The insignia remain very well preserved with some silver wash having worn off due age

was established on April 21

In silver presenting as a cross pattée with white enamelled arms

being taken on strength in the field on February 4th

with broken chains around his right arm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, With Case, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive The insignia remain very well(Bordfunker und Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts in its talons, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID,