Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker Archive 112 mm x 33 mm

112 mm x 33 mm

Mercer was taken on strength at Shorncliife on the 23rd and confirmed as Lance Corporal on July 1st at West Sandling

issued in 1821

He was evacuated aboard a hospital ship from Dieppe and admittted to the Military Hospital at Edmonton on September 16th

either in a group with other soldiers or on his own

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker Archive 112 mm x 33 mm(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Early zink example. Two piece construction, of silvered and patinated zink; the wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right side of the wreath, with a mobile swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and an eagle superimposed onto the badge holding lightning bolts in its talons; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire