Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version for Officers visually-hidden suspended from a swivel crown

suspended from a swivel crown and its period original ribbon with dual campaign clasps “Tetuan” and “Melilla”

ROSE SCHWERIN" on the reverse cartouche

catch of the badge slightly bent - not allowing the pin to close

introduced them and several other members of VIVA to three wives of missing pilots

including slight running marks and oxidation to the blade

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version for Officers visually-hidden suspended from a swivel crown(Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung fr Offiziere). Constructed of dark brown wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered silver aluminum wire oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), a scarce example in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.