Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Auction some demonstrating oxidation and tarnishing

some demonstrating oxidation and tarnishing

obverse enamel chipping

Order Restored 1863

Accompanied by a hardcover book entitled "Into the Maelstrom - The 1st CanadianParachute Battalion History-Insignia-Uniforms" by Ken Joyce (published in July 2007 by Service Publications

type II with voided areas between the centrepiece and wreath

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Auction some demonstrating oxidation and tarnishing(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzen Abzeichen fr Bordfunker. Instituted March 26th, 1939. Two piece construction of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a slightly raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round