Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed by reason of assuming duty

by reason of assuming duty with the Welland Canal Force

Chust died on December 9

with red felt backer

1939 in Greifswald in northeast Germany

with catch and stay missing

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed by reason of assuming duty(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated bronze; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; two hollow rivets on the reverse; measuring 41. 08 mm (w) x 52. 87 mm (h); weighing 37. 5