Austria, Imperial. A State Prize for Horse Breeding United Republic of A Luftwaffe Qualified Radio Operator

A Luftwaffe Qualified Radio Operator Enlisted ranks sleeve badge

War Merit Cross II Class with Swords (3 May 1942)

All suspended from a 120 mm-long zink alloy bar with a horizontal pinback and white rayon reverse liner

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “WEISSENBURG” and “SEDAN” campaign clasps

Instituted October 1947

Austria, Imperial. A State Prize for Horse Breeding United Republic of A Luftwaffe Qualified Radio OperatorType IV. In Silver, an ovular medal with obverse featuring the left facing bust of Franz Joseph, the reverse presents a mare and foal on grassy field, surrounded by a wreath, measures 41. 7mm (w) x 53. 3mm (h), weighs 36. 7 grams (including ribbon), marked A on rim for Vienna Central Mint, and JAUNER on obverse at 5 o’ clock, lovely patina, minor edge knocks, in extremely fine condition.