A German Imperial Air Gunner’s Badge; Published Example Hold He was placed on command

He was placed on command to a Company Sergeant Major as a Batman and to the Officer's Mess at Shoreham on May 1

numbered "99516" on the edge

original striking

He detailed as an Athletic Instructor for Atlantic Command Winter Training at Jacquet River

maker marked "J R GAUNT LONDON" and numbered "26049" on the reverse

A German Imperial Air Gunner’s Badge; Published Example Hold He was placed on commandBadge in die stamped silvered brass, 45. 79mm x 75. 47mm, weighs 18. 5 grams, very nicely detailed, in very fine condition; scarce badge. (Illustrated on page 319, Carsten Baldes "Aircrew Badges and Honor Prizes of the Flying Troops").