Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Late-War Example, by Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of with leaf motifs on either

with leaf motifs on either side

one of the eagles is missing one of its two attachment prongs

the wreath bearing eight ribbon banners inscribed with the names of the battles of Shumatovatz

the obverse with carved double Sig runes

as millions were manufactured for those who served

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Late-War Example, by Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of with leaf motifs on either(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 Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts while in mid flight, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in position, with a barrel hinge emanating from an oval plate and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating