Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity in blue case of issue

in blue case of issue with golden imprint on top of the lid (case showing use and age

Cross with iron core and silvered frame

The lower rear of the tunic has a vertical slit

Institution 1883

Footnote: The medal is current and is awarded for faithful service and blameless conduct

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity in blue case of issue(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, 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 obverse eagle in place, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 64 mm (w) x 53. 40 mm (h),