Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude otherwise the blackening is intact

otherwise the blackening is intact

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/158” for maker Karl Pichl

brass receiving clip dual riveted in place on the left side

Göring was appointed commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe (air force) in 1935

An Early Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge by W

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude otherwise the blackening is intact(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 28 mm (w) x 53. 03 mm (h), weighing