Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by Paul Maybauer Auction for Johann Wagner & Sohn

for Johann Wagner & Sohn of Berlin

measuring 35 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

5 mm (w) x 79 mm (l)

Tab is machine embroidered in silver-grey thread on top of a black wool background

81 mm (w) x 93 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by Paul Maybauer Auction for Johann Wagner & Sohn(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Paul Maybauer, Berlin, measuring 53. 55 mm (w) x 53. 40 mm (h), weighing 34. 4 grams, demonstrating total