Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of award document for the Iron

award document for the Iron Cross 2ndClass 1939 (10 May 1943)

Silver Grade by S

pinback (previously repaired)

scattered chipping in the silvering on both the star and wing

They had gone for supper when the other crew received a call to scramble

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of award document for the Iron(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 21 mm (w) x 52. 32 mm (h), weighing 36. 9 grams, the obverse