Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Refurbished Example, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of and date marked “F” (1930-31)

and date marked “F” (1930-31)

85 mm x 143

measuring 214 mm (w) x 272 mm (h)

EIN FÜHRER” (“13TH MARCH 1939

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Refurbished Example, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of and date marked “F” (1930-31)(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, eagle in zinc, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, the pinback,