Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive a small patch of oxidation

a small patch of oxidation is evident to the numeral “8” on the reverse date

/ Indefatigable

rare maker

(Ordo Militaris et Hospitalis Sancti Lazari Hierosolymitani)

One for a Gold Grade Wound badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive a small patch of oxidation(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink, 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 a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 44. 04 mm