Germany, Luftwaffe. A Cased Radio Operator Badge, "Thin Wreath", By C.e. Juncker, C. 1937 Auction The Hessen Order of Philip

The Hessen Order of Philip the Magnanimous in Gold

with moderate wear to the black iron core from period wear

A silver grade tank assault badge

Footnote:  According to an order issued in June of 1937

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Cased Radio Operator Badge, "Thin Wreath", By C.e. Juncker, C. 1937 Auction The Hessen Order of Philip(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzenabzeichen fr Bordfunker mit Etui). Instituted in 1935 by Hermann Gring. (Issued 1935 1945). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombac, the wreath of an early thin type with laurel leaves on the left side of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right side of the wreath, and a mobile swastika on the bottom of the wrath, and an eagle superimposed onto the badge clutching lightning bolts in its talons, the reverse plain, with a