A Royal Naval Service Pair to W
slgiht enemal damage to center enameling otherwise near extremely fine condition
Meinrad von Lauchert was born on August 29th
followed by another major raid on Truk (April 29-30
during which time its damaged tail was repaired
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator And Air Gunner Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive A Royal Naval Service Pair(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 47.