Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1919 visually-hidden he served with the Omaha-class

he served with the Omaha-class light cruiser USS Memphis (CL-13) from October 9 to November 9

(NSDAP Kragenspiegel für Hauptabschnittsleiter)

the bust of President Sun Yat-sen above

Apparent rusting and wear throughout

The Order of Aviz

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1919 visually-hidden he served with the Omaha-class(Beobachterabzeichen). 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, and bearing a central enameled medallion situated on a radiant field, the reverse with a barrel hinge situated above a strike plate, with a vertical pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 23 mm (w) x 72. 36