Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge (Without Lightning Bolts), By Wilhelm Deumer Archive 57 mm x 65 mm)

57 mm x 65 mm)

…To save time the aircrew on the squadron voted to eat dry rations between sorties instead of using time over a cooked meal…

It was noted on his demobilization proceedure form that he intended to reside in Hamiton

was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal as a Captain & Brevet Colonel

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge (Without Lightning Bolts), By Wilhelm Deumer Archive 57 mm x 65 mm)(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordschtzen). Manufactured without lightning bolts in silvered and patinated zink; the obverse consisting of an oak and laurel wreath with a mobile swastika at the base, with an eagle superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for the attachment of the eagle, with a vertical pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; marked Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 41. 11 mm (w) x 53. 49 mm