Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, Refurbished Example by C.E. Juncker visually-hidden Thoma died of a heart

Thoma died of a heart attack in his home town of Dachau on April 30

exhibiting light soiling on the black wool exterior

two aluminum gulls

dated to 30 April 1942 and signed in blue ink by Walter Marienfeld

(1890-1900 issue)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, Aluminum Version, Refurbished Example by C.E. Juncker visually-hidden Thoma died of a heart(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen mit Blitzbndel). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN SW, measuring 42. 26 mm (w)