Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction with dark patina

with dark patina

consisting of stamped aluminum shield in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath

February 1956 - August 1957 Yearbook (Foreword by Captain Haworth Royal Navy

The War Cross (Croix de Guerre) was instituted on October 25

Measuring 87 mm (w) x 147 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction with dark patina(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid b a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne,