Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator & A/G Badge, "Thin Wreath", Marked "Cej" GTRexclude obverse illustrating a kneeling left-facing

obverse illustrating a kneeling left-facing rifleman

disembarking in Halifax

In stamped silvered tombac with crisp details

with two silver pips and regiment number 56

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "1042359" on the reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator & A/G Badge, "Thin Wreath", Marked "Cej" GTRexclude obverse illustrating a kneeling left-facingAir gunners badge with lightening bolts, an early version in "neusilber", thin construction (so called thin wreath), eagle patinated, catch and barrel hinge in tombac; measures 41. 4mm x 52. 25mm, it weighs 25. 0 grams, maker marked on reverse "CEJ" (for "C. E. Juncker, Berlin") with excellent details and fine old patina, very well preserved, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its early style presentation case of issue;