Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, Padded Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity Only missing the chinstrap

Only missing the chinstrap

serving for 5 years and 62 days at home

and a flat wire catch (previously repaired)

In 1916 the unit raised the 172nd Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force for overseas deployment

both of Saint John

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, Padded Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity Only missing the chinstrap(Luftwaffe Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffversion). Constructed of multi coloured machine embroidery; the obverse consisting of a laurel and oak wreath, with an eagle superimposed on the front clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; on a grey wool backer; padded; with black rayon backing; measuring 61 mm (w) x 60 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.