Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 United Republic of but in near very fine

but in near very fine condition

Third badge is sterling silver with blue enamels

Footnote: Norman Beatty Murray was born on June 15

marked with identical markings as the full sized badge on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C.1917 United Republic of but in near very fine(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silver plated brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, with a central multi coloured enameled square checkered insignia on a ribbed field, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,