Germany. A Luftwaffe Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge United Republic of Acting Corporal on March 19

Acting Corporal on March 19

Military Will and Death Confirmation

He returned to New Guinea for a second tour of duty

With original olive green belt

the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor fronting a mine (Torpedo) and surmounted by the Imperial crown with a flowing ribbon banner

Germany. A Luftwaffe Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge United Republic of Acting Corporal on March 19A textbook example of an War time manufactured Radio Operator & Air Gunner Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker badge; in silvered and patinated zink; two piece construction consisting of a wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves, with a mobile swastika on the bottom of the wreath and an eagle that was separately applied onto the wreath (utilizing two rivets visible on the reverse); vertical needle style pin with a sheet metal hinge and a flat wire