Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Third Class Cross with Crown

Third Class Cross with Crown and Swords

and their honour being compromised

It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (María Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery

contact marks and edge nicks on the KM

"The Gunners of Canada" is a unique and moving account of the proud heritage created by these artillerymen who shaped Canada's past

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Third Class Cross with Crown(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, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 43. 53 mm (w) x 53. 74 mm (h), weighing 26. 6 grams, demonstrating near total