An Early Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge By C.e.juncker, Berlin Auction Archive 46 (1943) while serving with

46 (1943) while serving with the 1st Armored Division and received a subsequent award of the Silver Star (oak leaf cluster) under General Orders No

42" and "Waffen SS"

who was killed in action in May 1944: the recommendation for his award cites

untouched example features silvered zinc Prussian eagle on the wappenschield holding the sceptor and orb

The underlying stitching of the boots is entirely sealed in rubber

An Early Luftwaffe Air Gunner Badge By C.e.juncker, Berlin Auction Archive 46 (1943) while serving withOf early quality in tombac with pleasing toning, well marked on reverse, missing both pin & catch (appears to be period lost), otherwise near very fine.