Germany, Imperial. An Air Gunner Badge, c. 1935 United Republic of mounted to a silver cross

mounted to a silver cross and wreath base

Kreistreffen Burgdorf badge

After seven weeks hospitalization and convalescence

he was Wounded in Action on June 30th

very minor enamel contact marks

Germany, Imperial. An Air Gunner Badge, c. 1935 United Republic of mounted to a silver cross(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central German national eagle in mid flight, clutching a bullseye target overlaid a cut out background, the reverse hollow and with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 52 mm (w) x 74. 10 mm