Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Flight Engineer Badge Auction Instituted 1815 by King Victor

Instituted 1815 by King Victor Emmanuel I

with a black textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

With original envelope

maker marked "Bastian Bros Co Rochester NY" and union stamped on the edge

three 8th Field Regiment RCA Sleeve Badges

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Flight Engineer Badge Auction Instituted 1815 by King Victor(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordschtzen und Bordmechaniker). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 95 mm (w) x 52. 85 mm (h), weighing 26. 5 grams,