Original WW1 German army machine gunner badge

Original German WWI machine gunner badge mounted on a field-grey wool backing.The badge depicts a machine gun within an oval ammunition belt, a well-known symbol associated with German MG gunners during the First World War.This type of insignia was worn by soldiers trained and deployed as machine gunners within the Imperial German Army.The reverse of the metal plate is marked C.E. Juncker Berlin, a well-known German manufacturer of military badges and decorations.The badge is attached with several metal prongs through the wool backing, typical for early uniform insignia of the period.A rare historical collectible for collectors of WWI German militaria, uniform insignia and machine gunner badges.Article number: 18630