Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1930 Hold He did not return to

He did not return to duty until after VE Day and was honorably discharged from service on July 18

measuring 49 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

the badge worn on the middle stitch of the left breast pocket of the uniform

the obverse with a central pebbled gilt medallion bearing a rampant Griffon in silver gilt surrounded by a gilt knurled ring

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1930 Hold He did not return to(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a ribbed field overlaid by a red enameled square with a black and white centrepiece, the reverse with two blasted voids accommodating the attachment for the obverse applique, with a wide crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round