Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Republic of and include material fatigue of

and include material fatigue of the shell and other leather features (with some distortion of the structure of the former)

residue in the recessed areas of the F&GS from cleaning

demonstrating total loss of black finish

including a 15-Year Long Service Cross

maker marked on reverse with code “2” for C

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Republic of and include material fatigue of(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel