Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, Padded Cloth Version Hold for 9 years

for 9 years

with fold-down side and back panels attached to the cap on the left and right side via black threading

in excellent condition with all silver plating present

when he was retired on medical grounds

when he suffered shrapnel (gunshot) wounds to his head and was subsequently admitted to No

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, Padded Cloth Version Hold for 9 years(Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffversion). Constructed of multi coloured machine embroidery; the obverse consisting of a laurel and oak wreath, with an eagle superimposed on the front clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; on a grey wool backer; padded; with black rayon backing; measuring 61 mm (w) x 62 mm (h); in absolutely mint condition.