Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Flight Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Funcke & Brüninghaus Archive Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) Cross

Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) Cross 1944

Rayner was with the 8th Reserve Battalion when he reported to authorities "injured" on May 25

staying with partisans

maker marked "T

inscribed "XI

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Flight Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Funcke & Brüninghaus Archive Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) Cross(Frontflugspange fr Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a swastika, overlaid by a patinated winged bomb, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with F. & B. for Funcke & Brninghaus, Ldenscheid, measuring 77. 20 mm