Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge By Berg & Nolte Hold maker marked “28” (Eugen Schmdthaussler

maker marked “28” (Eugen Schmdthaussler

totalling eleven grades

all dependent upon him

1931-1938 issue

2 mm (w) x 74

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge By Berg & Nolte Hold maker marked “28” (Eugen Schmdthaussler(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordschtzen und Bordmechaniker). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked B & N, L for Berg