Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, Padded Cloth Version Auction a high quality example in

a high quality example in fire gilded iron (magnetic)

interior of case covering is engraved FAB

in turn joined at regular intervals by bunches of grapes emanating from leaves

and civilians in that area of Byelorussian SSR

Over time of the Order additional grades were added

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, Padded Cloth Version Auction a high quality example in(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a black rayon liner, unmarked, measuring 58 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.