Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge By F.w. Assmann & Söhne GTRexclude black painted rectangular sheet metal

black painted rectangular sheet metal clips

the ribbons soiled

Paulus surrendered to Soviet forces in Stalingrad on 31 January 1943

a Hesse Bravery Medal ribbon with swords

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge By F.w. Assmann & Söhne GTRexclude black painted rectangular sheet metal(Bordfunkerabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a mobile swastika at the bottom, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by F. W. Assmann & Shne,