{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-tombak-luftwaffe-radio-operator-air-gunner-badge-by-f-w-assmann-sohne","title":"Original German WWII Tombak Luftwaffe Radio Operator \u0026 Air Gunner Badge by F. W. Assmann \u0026 Söhne","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Radio Operator \u0026amp; Air Gunner's Badge (\u003cem\u003eFliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker\u003c\/em\u003e) is a commonly accepted title for the \u003cem\u003eLuftwaffen-Fliegerschützen-Bordfunker-und Bordmechanikerabzeichen\u003c\/em\u003e (Combined Air Gunner, Radio Operator and Flight Engineer Badge). It was a German military decoration awarded to radio operators, air gunners and mechanics (flight engineers) who were members of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) after they completed two months training or had taken part in at least five operational flights. If wounded during an operational flight, the badge could be awarded and worn earlier. Later in June 1942, a separate badge was introduced for air gunners and flight engineers. That badge had the same qualifications, and was identical, except that the eagle is not clutching lightning bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is manufactured in the early war tombak alloy. The obverse of the badge consists of a half oak half laurel wreath with a mobile \u003cem\u003eswas\u003c\/em\u003e (hook cross) at the base, with an an \"in flight eagle\" superimposed on the badge holding lightning bolts in it's talons. The reverse plain, with a vertical pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe back of the eagle is maker marked with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"barred A\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e trademark, of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF. W. Assmann \u0026amp; Söhne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of Lüdenscheid, a large maker of belts, buttons, and other accoutrements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good condition, with a great lightly aged patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39644946595909,"sku":"ONSV21WPS18","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21WPS18__01.jpg?v=1638464244","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-tombak-luftwaffe-radio-operator-air-gunner-badge-by-f-w-assmann-sohne","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}