Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive with the ribbon bars for

with the ribbon bars for each illustrated in the left hand margin in hand-drawn pencil crayon

Constructed of machine-embroidered grey threading on a black wool background

very dark patina specially on the wreath

Footnote: The Medal was instituted on 16 August 1933 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the renovation of the Royal Castle at Peles

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive with the ribbon bars for(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen ohne Blitzbndel). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a toned swooping Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with an integral barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 75