Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now The thick blackened-brown leather washer

The thick blackened-brown leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly loose

Footnote: The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k

the reverse bearing a signature and brief dedication from Schuhart in his capacity as commander of U-29

as part of the 9th Regiment

The military forces of the Netherlands are awarded the medal for service to January 1

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now The thick blackened-brown leather washer(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