Radio Operator Badge

The Radio Operator & Air Gunner's Badge (German: Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordfunker) is a commonly accepted title for the Luftwaffen-Fliegerschützen-Bordfunker-und Bordmechanikerabzeichen (Combined Air Gunner, Radio Operator and Flight Engineer Badge).

[1] It was to be worn on the lower section of the left breast side of the tunic, below the Iron Cross.

The middle of the wreath had a national eagle "flying from left to right in a downwards direction"; clutched in its claws were two crossed arrow-head lightning bolts.

[4][6] On 22 June 1942, a separate Air Gunner's and Flight Engineer's badge (German: Fliegerschützenabzeichen für Bordschützen und Bordmechaniker) was introduced.

[7] It was awarded after an air gunner, mechanic (flight engineer), or aircrew meteorologist completed the same criteria which was required for this badge.