Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge By C.e. Juncker, “Thin Wreath” Version certificate_of_authenticity measuring 62 mm x 51

measuring 62 mm x 51 mm

flanked on either side by equal stripes of red

1917 and ceased to command the battalion (London Gazette 30253)

with a severed exterior hinge

the badge on a necklet)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge By C.e. Juncker, “Thin Wreath” Version certificate_of_authenticity measuring 62 mm x 51(Beobachterabzeichen). Institued on 26. 3. 1936. (Issued 1936 1945). Constructed of tombac, with a richly detailed, narrow version oak wreath bearing a stylized J 1 type Luftwaffe eagle clutching a hand filed mobile swastika, the reverse presents with a barrel hinge accommodating a vertical pinback with a rounded tip meeting a round wire catch, two rivets at the top half of the wreath securely hold the obverse eagle in position, maker marked C. J.