Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive a small patch of oxidation

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

the 13th Battalion of the 1st Division were involved in every major engagement involving the Canadian Corps

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

rare maker

One for a Gold Grade Wound badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive a small patch of oxidation(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