Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Province of China 19 - Mining Service

19 - Mining Service

wrapped in the same blue/black Moroccan leather as the sword's grip

number 275869

Honor Goblet Award Document dated 23 January 1942

The obverse of the blade features an acid-etched inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Province of China 19 - Mining Service(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,