Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, By Juncker Auction on December 29

on December 29

3 mm (w) x 25

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

buffed and swirled inside covers

all very good quality period strikings

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, By Juncker Auction on December 29(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.