Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed “Integritati et Merito” (Latin

inscribed “Integritati et Merito” (Latin - Integrity and Merit)

and Basic Collar Badge (in sterling silver

and action at Pieter’s Hill

closing with a single bakelite button meeting two reinforced buttonholes for an adjustable fit

the reverse with all four attachment prongs intact and retaining a period original length of ribbon

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed “Integritati et Merito” (Latin(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 eagle to the obverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 35 mm (w) x 53. 04 mm (h), weighing 31.