the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded and flattened catch
A vertical slit set into the neck descends down through the chest and is flanked by six sets of reinforced dual eyelets retaining an original drawstring for custom closure
the centre right bears three green painted metal sew-through buttons
maker "Frank & Reif Stuttgart"
It is dyed on the exterior in a washed-out Italian telo mimetico camouflage pattern
Poland, Republic. A Second War Polish Air Force in Exile Observer Badge, c.1943 Hold the reverse with a barrelOf British manufacture, first die type, in brass, with original hanging chain and replacement horizontal pin on the reverse, the screwpost has been cut off and filed down, marked J. R. GAUNT & SONS LONDON, measures 65. 4 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), areas of discolouration, remains very fine.