Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge By Imme & Sohn Auction It was while in Lemnos

It was while in Lemnos that he contracted "Ameobic Dysentery" (an infection of the intestines by a parasite causing diarrhoea that contains blood or mucus)

He was promoted to Lieutenant in late 1912 and became a Battery Officer in the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Leopold”

with approximately 50% of the original silver wash remaining

scabbard crafted out of thick hard black leather with steel (magnetic) hardware

enlisted men’s yellow embroidered eagle and crown on black wool cap badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge By Imme & Sohn Auction It was while in Lemnos(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordschtzen und Bordmechaniker). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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 dual lightning bolts in its talons, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with dual visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, maker marked IMME &