Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity lightly soiled inside lid

lightly soiled inside lid

as head of the orders of knighthood

Officer’s Badge in Gold and enamels

on loop for suspension with its period original ribboned pinned with Luftwaffe device

Gold Cross and Silver Cross

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity lightly soiled inside lid(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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 wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 20 mm (w) x 52. 60 mm (h), weighing 44.