Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator & A/G Badge, "Thin Wreath", Marked "Cej" GTRexclude he was shot down by

he was shot down by de Salaberry himself

the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting the Hanseatic castle

obverse illustrating a kneeling left-facing rifleman

A fine textbook example of a Pre-War (Weimar Period) transitional EM/NCO belt buckle

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator & A/G Badge, "Thin Wreath", Marked "Cej" GTRexclude he was shot down byAir gunners badge with lightening bolts, an early version in "neusilber", thin construction (so called thin wreath), eagle patinated, catch and barrel hinge in tombac; measures 41. 4mm x 52. 25mm, it weighs 25. 0 grams, maker marked on reverse "CEJ" (for "C. E. Juncker, Berlin") with excellent details and fine old patina, very well preserved, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its early style presentation case of issue;