Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive surrounded by the inscription "FERT

surrounded by the inscription "FERT FERT FERT FERT FERT" and engraver marked "GIVERA"

a small patch of oxidation is evident to the numeral “8” on the reverse date

measuring 77 mm (w) x 55 mm (h))

others with First Lieutenant Christensen wearing his Pour le Merite

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive surrounded by the inscription "FERT(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 44. 04 mm