Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge - Deumer

Description

Luftwaffe Radio Operator Air Gunner Badge with Lightning (Fliegerschützenabzeichen mit Blitzbündel). The Air Gunner Badge was introduced by 'Hermann Göring' on 26 March 1936 for award to radio operators, air gunners and mechanics who had met the required criteria. The Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s badge was awarded on an individual basis and the main criteria for bestowal of the award was the completion of five operational flights over enemy territory or a minimum of two months active service. This is an early tombak (Buntmetall) badge with riveted tombak eagle. The badge naturally has a functional pin & catch construction. The badge is nicely maker marked by the company of 'W. Deumer' from Lüdenscheid. Rare original early badge in very good condition!