Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge by Berg & Nolte

(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordschützen und Bordmechaniker). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked “B & N, L” for Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid, measuring 44.47 mm (w) x 52.79 mm (h), weighing 39.8 grams, evidence of period repair to the catch, in overall near extremely fine condition.