Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive others with First Lieutenant Christensen

others with First Lieutenant Christensen wearing his Pour le Merite

a small patch of oxidation is evident to the numeral “8” on the reverse date

/ Indefatigable

One for a Gold Grade Wound badge

with a smaller shield below bearing a cross framed by hash marks

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive others with First Lieutenant Christensen(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 44. 04 mm