Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne
(Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts in its talons, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with an integral barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, maker marked with the logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, measuring 43.76 mm (w) x 54.12 mm (h), weighing 12.9 grams, a rare variant in extremely fine condition.

