Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer Archive Measuring 147x208mm

Measuring 147x208mm

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while loss of finish is evident throughout and the figure has slightly loosened while remaining firmly attached

the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse applique in palace

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer Archive Measuring 147x208mm(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.