Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Newly Listed and Victory Medal (440859 PTE

and Victory Medal (440859 PTE

functional but fragile exterior metal hinge

the reverse of the silver coin is inscribed “Zum Ehejubiläum - Seid fröhlich in hoffnung

as fragments remained embedded in his knee

Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Newly Listed and Victory Medal (440859 PTE(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of an oval silvered and patinated tombac in the shape of an oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 52. 91 mm (h); weighing 33. 5 grams; in