Germany, Kingdom. An Early Case of Issue for a Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge
(Etui für Fliegerschützenabzeichen). Constructed of heavy card stock with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the exterior lid with a gold embossed inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN” (“LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNER BADGE”), the interior with a blue satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 76 mm (l) x 28 mm (h), age-appropriate material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition.

