Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By C.e. Juncker Archive with extensive oxidation evident

with extensive oxidation evident

A mixed lot of badges and decorations

The original decorations were designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela

the elasticized securing strap above having separated in the centre

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By C.e. Juncker Archive with extensive oxidation evident(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 28 mm (w) x 53. 03 mm (h), weighing