Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Province of China Osler with a strength of

Osler with a strength of 14 officers and 275 other ranks

Two integral oak leaf bands are situated at the upper third of the shaft and retain loops for suspension from a hanger

His medals indicate that he served at least six months in England before his unit participated in the liberation of Europe

7mm (w) x 68

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Province of China Osler with a strength of(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring 43. 53 mm (w) x 53. 74 mm (h), weighing 26. 6 grams, demonstrating near total