Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1918 United Republic of replacement bravery ribbon

replacement bravery ribbon

an allusion to the Vulgate translation of Romans 8:35

He should not be re-enlisted

The bulk of the book is featured in the section entitled "Letters from the Front"

with four others on the dock

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1918 United Republic of replacement bravery ribbon(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, set around a central square enameled applique consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece within a red border, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 60 mm (w) x 71.