A German Imperial Air Gunner’s Badge; Published Example Hold on December 22

on December 22

He detailed as an Athletic Instructor for Atlantic Command Winter Training at Jacquet River

original striking

screen-printed in black ink with the inscription "Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht" (In the Service of the German Wehrmacht)

He was placed on command to a Company Sergeant Major as a Batman and to the Officer's Mess at Shoreham on May 1

A German Imperial Air Gunner’s Badge; Published Example Hold on December 22Badge in die stamped silvered brass, 45. 79mm x 75. 47mm, weighs 18. 5 grams, very nicely detailed, in very fine condition; scarce badge. (Illustrated on page 319, Carsten Baldes "Aircrew Badges and Honor Prizes of the Flying Troops").