A Prussian Air Gunner Badge; Named To The Bomber Wing Of The Supreme Army Command Hold Version 6 (1852-1870)

Version 6 (1852-1870)

The medal primarily covered naval actions but it was also awarded to 100 men or the Royal Sappers and Miners for their work in the demolition of Russian fortifications at Bomarsund and Sveaborg

medal fits tight to the recessed medal bed

but still carry handwritten picture information

embossed Sheboygan County seal affixed

A Prussian Air Gunner Badge; Named To The Bomber Wing Of The Supreme Army Command Hold Version 6 (1852-1870)In silvered tombac, hollow construction, measuring 31. 17mm x 54. 56mm, weighs 11. 5 grams, excellent quality with fine details, engraved on reverse, in slightly worn condition; a rare engraved example of high quality manufacture, likely worn suspended from a ribbon or a chain, as there is no sign of pin assembly ever being present. Footnote: On the reverse, the decoration is dedicated to the 4th Bogohl (Bombengeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung =