Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, By Juncker Auction 90 mm (w) x 43

90 mm (w) x 43

all very good quality period strikings

the eagle bearing a shield on its chest with the cypher of King Frederick William III

the flaps held up with black metal hooks fed through embroidered loops

buffed and swirled inside covers

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, By Juncker Auction 90 mm (w) x 43(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated nickel silver; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with a mobile swastika centered on the bottom and an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; two rivets visible on the reverse; maker marked C.