Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner & Radio Operator Badge in Case, by C.E. Juncker
(Luftwaffen-Fliegerschützen-Bordfunker-und Bordmechanikerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel-silver, consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined at the bottom by a mobile swastika, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual stylized lightning bolts, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two rivets visible holding the obverse eagle in place, maker marked “C.E. Juncker, Berlin, SW”, measuring 41.95 mm (w) x 52.96 mm (h), weighing 33.5 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux blue leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gold embossed inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN” (“LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNER BADGE”), the interior with a blue satin-type lid liner and partially-intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue doeskin 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 25 mm (h), material fatigue is evident to the presentation case, otherwise in extremely fine condition.

