Germany, Luftwaffe. An Radio Operator Badge, Aluminum with Case, by Assmann

(Luftwaffe Bordfunkerbzeichen mit Etui). Instituted 1935 (Issued -1935-1942). Two-piece construction of aluminum - the wreath constructed of aluminum with a silver finish while the eagle is patinated, consisting of a thick oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath, with a mobile swastika at the base of the badge, and with an eagle superimposed in the center with lightning bolts in its talons, the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a integrated cast hinge, and a crimped round wire catch, marked “A” for “F.W. Assmann” and “DRGM” on the reverse, measuring 42.93 mm (w) x 53.62 mm (h), weighing 13.1 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case of issue, constructed of heavy cardstock, with a blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the case embossed with “Bordfunkerabzeichen (Flieger-Schützenabz” in golden lettering, with a lined interior lid, an intact interior fabric hinge cover, a slotted medal bed, a functional spring catch and stud release, and a functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 78 mm (w) x 77 mm (h), in virtually mint condition.