Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge Hold A Blockade Runner Badge

A Blockade Runner Badge

Badge in die stamped tombac

He then helped the man reach the shore

in addition to the missing hardware the clasp demonstrates total loss of finish and significant oxidation

The eagle insignia which formerly adorned the peak flap has been removed

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge Hold A Blockade Runner Badge(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 a bow tie style ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse affixed with a ribbed oval backplate, topped by a crimped hinge and vertical pinback