Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed with its period original bow-tie

with its period original bow-tie ribbon (with the attachment loop severed)

reverse centre presents a principal pin assemble with dual stays

An original portrait of Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams

In brass fire gilt with full laurel leaves wreath with crossed ribbon at the base

maker marked "CTC" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed with its period original bow-tie(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central square enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.