A Cased Luftwaffe Radio Operator Badge By Hermann Aurich; Aluminum Version GTRexclude measuring 786 mm x 28

measuring 786 mm x 28 mm

inscribed "NAPOLEON III" on the left and "EMPEREUR" on the right

enamel repair on the obverse centrepiece

was named Bombardier SAFA on July 1st and posted to the 3rd Battery on July 26th

signed at 1st

A Cased Luftwaffe Radio Operator Badge By Hermann Aurich; Aluminum Version GTRexclude measuring 786 mm x 28This is a textbook example of a mint and fine quality early manufacture; constructed of aluminum with a silver finish wreath and a patinated eagle; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with a mobile swastika centered on the bottom and an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, an integrated hinge and a crimped round