Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By Berg & Nolte United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Für Verdiesnt

the reverse inscribed “Für Verdiesnt und Treue” (German - For Merit and Loyalty) within a laurel wreath

1945 and awarded for 360 flight hours or 120 missions

except that it is dated to September 19

marked “2” for “C

constructed of steel with its traditional olive-drab paint with a matte finish

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By Berg & Nolte United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Für Verdiesnt(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts in its talons, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Berg & Nolte,