Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Late-War Example, by Friedrich Linden Archive (Schutzpolizei Hosen)

(Schutzpolizei Hosen)

demonstrating minor surface oxidation to the core of the cross in addition to some material fatigue of the case

in fitted case of issue by Tostrup

with maps printed on both sides

1919 he was discharged once more

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Late-War Example, by Friedrich Linden Archive (Schutzpolizei Hosen)(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, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a narrow oblong base, unmarked but