Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Hold but this superb and high-quality

but this superb and high-quality example of a Bergmütze remains in an overall extremely fine condition

(Wehrmacht Skizzen und Aquarelle)

minor enamel wear on decoration

Upon the outbreak of the Second World War

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Hold but this superb and high-quality(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, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 43. 53 mm (w) x 53. 74 mm (h), weighing 26. 6 grams, demonstrating near total