A Fine Luftwaffe Radio Operator Badge by F.W. Assmann & Söhne; Aluminum Version

A textbook example of a mint and fine quality manufacture Luftwaffe Radio Operator badge; constructed of aluminum with an aluminum wreath, and a patinated eagle; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with a mobile swastika centered on the bottom (swatika repaired) and an eagle (manufactured without lightning bolts) clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, an integrated hinge and a crimped round wire catch; two rivets visible on the reverse holding the eagle in place (slightly wiggly); maker marked with the stylized logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne manufacture, and marked “DRGM” on the reverse; measuring 54.00 mm x 43.16 mm; weighing 12.7 grams; in overall near mint condition.