Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner's & Flight Engineer's Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Berlin Archive They saw a cord protruding

They saw a cord protruding from beneath the passenger seat which they knew was a detonating cord and this was traced to the rear seat which was lifted and found to be packed with explosives

with hand embroidery in twisted gilded wire on a scarlet red wool backer

Schäfer was killed during a defensive battle on March 3

Second Class for 15 years

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Air Gunner's & Flight Engineer's Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Berlin Archive They saw a cord protruding(Luftwaffe Fliegerschtzenabzeichen). Badge in tombac, silvered, fine early quality badge, measuring 42. 5mm(w) x 52. 9mm(h), weighs 34. 4 grams, maker marked "JMME & SOHN BERLIN", slightly worn, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.