Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Newly Listed An Italian Order of the

An Italian Order of the Roman Eagle with Swords 1942-1943 - Silver gilt and enamels

Footnote: Joseph Vezkoff was born 24 March 1928 in Newcastle

Measures 16

1866-1916 issue

functional but fragile exterior metal hinge

Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Newly Listed An Italian Order of the(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of an oval silvered and patinated tombac in the shape of an oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 52. 91 mm (h); weighing 33. 5 grams; in