Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by Wilhelm Deumer

(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordschützen und Bordmechaniker mit Etui). 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 “W. DEUMER, LÜDENSCHEID”, measuring 40.94 mm (w) x 53.52 mm (h), weighing 33.2 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux blue leather exterior, the lid with an inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN”, the interior with a blue satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue felt medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional magnetic metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 76 mm (l) x 26 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.