Finland. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge By Veljekset Sundqvist United Republic of presenting a black enamelled eagle

presenting a black enamelled eagle with Austrian coat of arms on the chest

and eventually Commanding General and Commander-in-Chief of Luftgau V in the rank of Generalleutnant (lieutenant general)

with loop marked "800"

he worked as chief technology officer and board member for the German Luft Hansa

judging from the age of Czauderna

Finland. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge By Veljekset Sundqvist United Republic of presenting a black enamelled eagleA near mint example of this uncommon type, made of two piece construction, die stamped with blue and black enameled centre, measuring 38. 2 mm x 51 mm, maker marked "VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST" on the screwback, intact enamels, light contact on the reverse, near mint.