A Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge (Without Lightning Bolts) By Berg & Nolte Hold maker marked “Funke & Brüninghaus

maker marked “Funke & Brüninghaus

measuring 42 mm x 38 mm

He was appointed Lance Corporal on October 20th and again reverted to Private on December 25th

The American’s pelvis and legs were trapped in the lower

He continued Militia service in Toronto and served from 1947 through 1963 in 8 Signal Regiment

A Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge (Without Lightning Bolts) By Berg & Nolte Hold maker marked “Funke & BrüninghausA textbook example of a Luftwaffe Air Gunner badge by this maker; manufactured without lightning bolts; in feinzink, with a silvered wreath and a patinated eagle; with two rivets on the reverse to hold the eagle to the frame; vertical needle style pinback with a narrow barrel hinge and a round wire catch; maker marked B&N, L for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 52. 85 mm x 40. 90 mm; weighing 25. 5 grams; in extremely fine condition.