Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Cloth Version visually-hidden Louise Nelly Rowell of Billacoombe

Louise Nelly Rowell of Billacoombe

the integral loop dented)

This early example is machine embroidered in an off-white cloth over dark green wool

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Cloth Version visually-hidden Louise Nelly Rowell of Billacoombe(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of dark blue grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, unmarked, measuring 58 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition