Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic nickel-silver plated scabbard is magnetic

nickel-silver plated scabbard is magnetic and measures 262 mm in length

and Mediterranean (Italy) theatres

with rays emanating between the cross’s arms

Instituted 30 January 1944

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic nickel-silver plated scabbard is magnetic(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.