Germany, Luftstreitkräfte. An Observer’s Badge, Prinzen Size GTRexclude with padded backing

with padded backing

1915 and after almost six months in the field

In stamped brass with frosted silver nickel insignia affixed by two soldered prongs

all three lugs are intact but the two at the bottom have been pinched

now drawing pay for Cook "C" and saw a promotion to Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class on March 1st

Germany, Luftstreitkräfte. An Observer’s Badge, Prinzen Size GTRexclude with padded backing(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, around a central insignia consisting of a black and white enameled square within a red enameled border, the reverse with a central visible rivet securing the obverse applique in place, unmarked, measuring 32. 34