Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, By Juncker certificate_of_authenticity inscribed “18 KM Langlauf A

inscribed “18 KM Langlauf A KL

the name scratched into the metal

the reverse with a horizontal pinaback

all within a color matching circle on a black wool backer

Provenance: DNW Lot 29

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, By Juncker certificate_of_authenticity inscribed “18 KM Langlauf A(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated nickel silver; 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, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; two rivets visible on the reverse; maker marked C.