Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, J1 Variant, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive The seam of the blade

The seam of the blade and crossguard is covered by an intact black leather buffer pad

the voluntary activities of reserve cadres

56 mm (w) x 89

an interesting and unique perspective of the complete destruction of this city

A 1937 National Socialist Flyers Corps/Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps (NSFK) Internationaler Segelflug-Wettbewerb badge

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, J1 Variant, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive The seam of the blade(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S. W., measuring 52. 74 mm (w) x 53. 00 mm (h),