Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction and War Aid Merit Cross:

and War Aid Merit Cross: war materials

stamped "DAC 1940 VII" at one end and "DAC 1942 VII" at the other

Measuring 58x61mm

stating that he had four months' previous service as a Lieutenant with the Queen's Own Rifles

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Operator Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction and War Aid Merit Cross:(Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker, 1957 Version). Constructed of oval silvered and patinated bronze; the obverse with an oval wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left half and oak leaves on the right half, with an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pinback, a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; two hollow rivets on the reverse; measuring 41. 08 mm (w) x 52. 87 mm (h); weighing 37. 5