Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of In die struck solid bronze

In die struck solid bronze

They had gone for supper when the other crew received a call to scramble

both prongs fully intact (one previously repaired/replaced)

award document for the Iron Cross 2ndClass 1939 (10 May 1943)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of In die struck solid bronze(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 21 mm (w) x 52. 32 mm (h), weighing 36. 9 grams, the obverse