marked in 360 degree gradations with large white florescent markings for E
CHEVAUL REGIMENT)
enamel repair in addition to chipping and loss evident on the star points on both sides
holding in place a brown leather chinstrap
left side illustrating two linden leaves with the Czech coat-of-arms to the left and a belt loop to the right
Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version United Republic of marked in 360 degree gradations(Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). An excellent example of an Officers bullion version badge, with a high degree of detail, constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact black wax paper liner, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.