Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator & A/G Badge, "Thin Wreath", Marked "Cej" Auction Petersburg Mint who was active

Petersburg Mint who was active from 1750 to 1796

Stahlhelm Membership Badge 1924

various sizes

midway between pronation and supination

protecting the wearer from the raw steel edges of the helmet itself

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Radio Operator & A/G Badge, "Thin Wreath", Marked "Cej" Auction Petersburg Mint who was activeAir gunners badge with lightening bolts, an early version in "neusilber", thin construction (so called thin wreath), eagle patinated, catch and barrel hinge in tombac; measures 41. 4mm x 52. 25mm, it weighs 25. 0 grams, maker marked on reverse "CEJ" (for "C. E. Juncker, Berlin") with excellent details and fine old patina, very well preserved, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its early style presentation case of issue;