Luftwaffe/ A Fine Radio Operator &; Air Gunner Badge, By “F.W. Assmann & Sohne”

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Description

Air Gunner and Radio Operator Badge manufactured by “Assmann” (Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker). Made of non-ferrous material (buntmetall) whit silver bath. The badge is vertically oval in shape and has a crown with laurel leaves on the left side and oak leaves on the right side that maintain 100% of their original silver bath as well as the slanted swastika superimposed at the bottom center. Mounted on the crown is a stylized eagle (also keeping its original dark patina intact) in flight holding two lightning bolts in its talons. The eagle is secured to the crown with two intact rivets. The tips of the eagle’s wings extend slightly beyond the outer edge of the crown. The badge shows extremely high quality details. mint condition.