Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version United Republic of Iron Cross Second Class 1939

Iron Cross Second Class 1939 -  Magnetic core

Instituted in 1888

surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing gilt oak leaves

He enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force as a Private (WX14202) at the Recruit Reception Depot in Claremont

Army Aviator Wings (sterling silver

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version United Republic of Iron Cross Second Class 1939(Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a black rayon liner, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.