Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge, By Berg & Nolte United Republic of and that "if he draws

and that "if he draws a deep breath it hurts (his) back

Two entries into the booklet are of special interest

Almost two years later

In silver gilt with four red enameled arms

where he achieved the rank of Air Mechanic (A) in December

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner Badge, By Berg & Nolte United Republic of and that "if he draws(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, obverse depicts central swooping Luftwaffe style German national eagle, inside oak and laurel leaf wreath with a mobile swastika at the bottom, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked on reverse B. & N. L. for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid,, two visible rivets holding obverse eagle in place, measuring 43. 23 mm (w) x 53. 35 mm (h),