Germany, Luftstreitkräfte. An Observer’s Badge, Prinzen Size Newly Listed He was a prolific author

He was a prolific author

measuring 19 cm (w) x 27

The donations raised went towards “Kriegsweisenheimen” (war orphanages)

a First World War combatant’s pin featuring a 1914 Iron Cross

with backing plate and fastening screw on reverse

Germany, Luftstreitkräfte. An Observer’s Badge, Prinzen Size Newly Listed He was a prolific author(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, around a central insignia consisting of a black and white enameled square within a red enameled border, the reverse with a central visible rivet securing the obverse applique in place, unmarked, measuring 32. 34