Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge With Case, 1957 Issue Newly Listed at the Battle of Passchendaele

at the Battle of Passchendaele

Eagle Shields range in size from 27

Lanark and Renfrew Scottish (blue embroidered lettering on red felt

Denchik took off under fire in a Yak-9 and was the only pilot to succeed in doing so

and approximately 60% of the vehicles were equipped with radios – however there was no co-driver to fire the gun or operate the wireless set

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge With Case, 1957 Issue Newly Listed at the Battle of Passchendaele(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, unmarked, measuring 45. 49 mm (w) x 52. 38 mm (h), weighing 30. 1 grams, accompanied by its period original case of issue, constructed of heavy