Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 Hold bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire

bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaves

His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

113 mm x 170 mm

also numbered on edge 1772

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 Hold bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silver plated brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, with a central multi coloured enameled square checkered insignia on a ribbed field, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,