Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of 230 mm x 307 mm

230 mm x 307 mm x 35 mm in depth

constructed of aluminum in the shape of a national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Silver Grade by S

scattered chipping in the silvering on both the star and wing

They had gone for supper when the other crew received a call to scramble

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of 230 mm x 307 mm(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching dual 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 C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 21 mm (w) x 52. 32 mm (h), weighing 36. 9 grams, the obverse