Germany, Imperial. An Air Gunner Badge, c. 1940 GTRexclude Klasse) by this maker

Klasse) by this maker

Order for Distinguished Defence Service

a commemorative item from a noted ship of the Hamburg-America Line in extremely fine condition

The pommel consists of a functional internal button-release system to attach and remove the bayonet from the tip of the Lee-Enfield rifle

presenting a cross with surmounting crown

Germany, Imperial. An Air Gunner Badge, c. 1940 GTRexclude Klasse) by this maker(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central German national eagle clutching a bullseye target while in mid flight, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of late Third Reich production as a