Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Early and Named Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction and "As Lincoln Wanted It"

and "As Lincoln Wanted It" (1965)

the shorter strap measuring 240 mm in length inclusive of the clips

1943 and signed in black ink by Commander of the 2nd Group of Fighter Wing 52

short for Wilhelm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Early and Named Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction and "As Lincoln Wanted It"(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S. W., the wreath also