Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator Badge, By C. E. Juncker United Republic of on a black rayon-wool blend

on a black rayon-wool blend base with a silvered twisted wire on all four sides of the tab

1938 (as Panzerschutzen in Panzer Regiment 25)

insignia slightly loose versus the star base

Pfalz 10 Years "Freed" 1924-1934 Tinnie (die-stamped bronze

as head of the Eher Verlag

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator Badge, By C. E. Juncker United Republic of on a black rayon-wool blend(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzenabzeichen im Etui). An early war, "Battle of Britain" period badge, of silvered and patinated nickel silver; the wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right side of the wreath, with a mobile swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and an eagle superimposed onto the badge holding lightning bolts in its talons; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel