Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction chipping evident in the green

chipping evident in the green enamels on two icons on the shield

with a 33 on the bottom right of the page (presumably 1933 being the year of issue)

stamped "DAC 1940 VII" at one end and "DAC 1942 VII" at the other

as was required by German law

25 PFORZHEIM" (Reichsverband - Pforzheim) on the reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction chipping evident in the green(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated bronze; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; two hollow rivets on the reverse; measuring 41. 08 mm (w) x 52. 87 mm (h); weighing 37. 5