United States. A United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Aerial Gunner Badge, C.1944 United Republic of Deumer Lüdenscheid) with a recessed

Deumer Lüdenscheid) with a recessed medal bed

Its nickel plated fittings exhibit deep pitting from improper storage after the war

born 1879 in the town of Buckingham

A replacement cross is also documented as having been issued in October 1959

the obverse with a circular central medallion with a white enamel elephant facing left

United States. A United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Aerial Gunner Badge, C.1944 United Republic of Deumer Lüdenscheid) with a recessedTwo piece construction, in frosted sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 76 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), horizontal pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine.