Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Republic of SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (3447 Pte

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (3447 Pte W

with full gilding on reverse but none on obverse

(Schutzmannschaft Mützenabzeichen)

Buffer pad has been lost to time

weighing 1

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Republic of SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (3447 Pte(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). 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, wiht a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 11 mm (w) x 52. 95 mm (h),