Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive with minor flecking and loss

with minor flecking and loss of finish evident to the enamel and base metal

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and soiling

On October 1st

all medals tarnished

measuring 48 mm (w) x 28 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive with minor flecking and loss(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink and tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a 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 C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN SW, measuring 43. 65 mm (w) x