Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive (1913-1921 Issue)

(1913-1921 Issue)

with the ribbon bars for each illustrated in the left hand margin in hand-drawn pencil crayon

Acid-etched onto the obverse is a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika

light condition

Constructed of machine-embroidered grey threading on a black wool background

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive (1913-1921 Issue)(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen ohne Blitzbndel). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a toned swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with an integral barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 75