Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer Republic of (Eetsi Punase Risti teenetemaerk)

(Eetsi Punase Risti teenetemaerk)

A badge constructed of silvered bronze and green enamels

the reverse bears ornate detailing of oak leaves and acorns

ring is original but bent

one is addressed to Bruns’ father

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer Republic of (Eetsi Punase Risti teenetemaerk)(Beobachterabzeichen). 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, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 20 mm (w) x 52. 60 mm (h), weighing 44.