$675.00
An Early War and not often seen Luftwaffen Fliegerschützen Bordfunker und Bordmechanikerabzeichen by Berg & Nolte of Lüdenscheid. An airman could receive the badge after passing a qualification exam and completing a minimum of five missions over enemy territory or two months of training or earlier if wounded during an operational flight. It is a two-piece construction made out of die-struck nickel-silver that has been silver-washed and chemically blackened. The badge’s obverse depicts an open-winged Luftwaffe eagle clutching four lightning bolts in its talons. The eagle is in front of a half laurel leaf, berry, half oak leaf, and acorn wreath, and it has a mobile swastika at the very bottom. The reverse of the badge correctly displays the “B&N L” (Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid) maker mark behind the eagle. The reverse also shows; a soldered-on barrel hinge, soldered-on round wire catch, round wire pin, and two rivets. The badge depicts beautiful details, patina, and blackening throughout the eagle’s wings head, and wreath!
Maker: Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid
Height: 52.82mm
Width: 41.8mm
Weight: 35.48Grams
Type: Luftwaffe
Material: Nickel silver constructed wreath with riveted tombak eagle
World War 2 was one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in the fierce battles between the Allies and the Axis.
Tales of courage and sacrifices still live in the military artifacts that remain in our grandparents’ attics, basements, and footlockers. Iron Cross HQ is very proud to offer a wide selection of WWII uniforms, WWII field gear, weapons, medals, decorations, photos, and more, for sale at Iron Cross HQ Store. Reproduction items and originals are available for Militaria collectors and reenactors.
