The upper third of the shaft features two integral bands which bear raised oak leaf designs around the outer circumference
mounted to a five-sided copper suspension with pinback
2 mm (h) oval brass base
Also included is a certificate from the Kraftfahrtechnische Lehranstalt der Waffen-SS (Automotive Institute of the Waffen-SS)
reverse with typical of time period pin assembly and dual stays
Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner and Flight Engineer Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer Hold The upper third of the(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordschtzen und Bordmechaniker). Instituted March 26th, 1936. Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a mobile swastika, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, 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 W. Deumer, Ldenscheid