Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction 1916 and was attached to

1916 and was attached to the French Mortar Battery on the 29th

page 2156: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

consisting of stamped aluminum shield in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath

The War Cross (Croix de Guerre) was instituted on October 25

Soldier is right handed

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction 1916 and was attached to(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid b a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, 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 with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne,