a helmet with a swastika in the centre
left side illustrating two linden leaves with the Czech coat-of-arms to the left and a belt loop to the right
Approximately 5
marked in 360 degree gradations with large white florescent markings for E
staining on the Star and VM
Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version United Republic of a helmet with a swastika(Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). An excellent example of an Officers bullion version badge, with a high degree of detail, constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact black wax paper liner, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.