Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, With Case, By Wilhelm Deumer Hold tong on reverse in tombac

tong on reverse in tombac

maker marked “RZM 35” on the reverse

) and thus fitted himself to hold operational command of a modern fighter Wing

fine chipping evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

measuring 900 mm around the waist x 1

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, With Case, By Wilhelm Deumer Hold tong on reverse in tombac(Luftwaffe Bordfunkerabzeichen). Instituted 19 January 1935. (1935 1942 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a mobile swastika at the bottom, the obverse with a Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts in its talong, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the eagle in place, maker marked W. Deumer, Ldenscheid,