Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, Padded Cloth Version United Republic of 72 mm (h - inclusive

72 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

chipping and crazing evident in the yellow enamels on four of the eight star points and in the white enamels on a few clouds on the centrepiece insignia

fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea

worn on a green sash

Major Elmitt was brought to the notice of the Secretary State for War for valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the field

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, Padded Cloth Version United Republic of 72 mm (h - inclusive(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a black rayon liner, unmarked, measuring 58 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.