Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne visually-hidden authored by Professor Heinrich Hoffman

authored by Professor Heinrich Hoffman (Photo Journalist for the NSDAP and AH’s official photographer)

The cover features a central raised panel bearing an inscription of “A

the white felt platform and white cloth-lined base displaying light soiling

Walter Nickisch was born on September 15

engraved "POLE VAULT" WON BY "H

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator and Air Gunner Badge, with Case, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne visually-hidden authored by Professor Heinrich Hoffman(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid b a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a pair of lightning bolts, 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 with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne,