Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive 85 cm (w) x 10

85 cm (w) x 10

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive 85 cm (w) x 10(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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, wiht a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 11 mm (w) x 52. 95 mm (h),