Prussia, State. An Observer’s Badge By Carl Dilenius Of Pforzheim Newly Listed inscribed in gold-coloured type "ORDEN

inscribed in gold-coloured type "ORDEN JUNAKA SOCIJALISTIČKOG RADA" on the lid

the 19th Infantry Battalion

so it seems natural that he was rated as a Netman - a Petty Officer responsible for operating the various-sized nets used to collect marine specimens - and having served through six Antarctic seasons aboard the Discovery II

MC has "9" instead of an "8" in his service number versus his records (R252181)

measuring 43 mm x 53 mm

Prussia, State. An Observer’s Badge By Carl Dilenius Of Pforzheim Newly Listed inscribed in gold-coloured type "ORDENA desirable Prussian Observers badge in silver (marked 800 on the reverse of the pin) with a finely enameled square insignia consisting of white, black, and red enamels mounted in the center; hollow construction; with two intact pins holding the insignia to the badge; vertical pinback with a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked but a textbook example of Car Dilenius, Pforzheim construction; measuring 71. 75 mm x 44. 86 mm; weighing 25. 7 grams;