Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, by C. E. Juncker
(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated tombak, 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 and an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback (previously repaired/replaced), a barrel hinge and a round wire catch, two rivets visible on the reverse, maker marked “C.E. Juncker, Berlin, S.W.” on the reverse, measuring 41.28 mm (w) x 52.97 mm (h), weighing 38.4 grams, the pin previously repaired/replaced and showing soldering marks near the hinge, in overall near very fine condition.

