Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case

(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordschützen und Bordmechaniker). 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 dual lightning bolts, the reverse with dual visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 45.70 mm (w) x 53.64 mm (h), weighing 32.0 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux blue leather exterior liner, the exterior lid bearing a gilt inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN” in Fraktur script, the interior with a padded blue satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), with oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout the badge and some material fatigue apparent to both the interior and exterior of the case, in overall very fine condition.