Description
indicative of the Luftwaffe
supporting the 1st and 71st Infantry divisions
This early example is machine embroidered in an off-white cloth over dark green wool
surrounded by seven five-pointed stars
Louise Nelly Rowell of Billacoombe
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Cloth Version visually-hidden indicative of the Luftwaffe(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of dark blue grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, unmarked, measuring 58 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition