Germany, Imperial. A Rare Naval Observer’s Badge United Republic of measuring 105 mm wide x

measuring 105 mm wide x 820 mm in length

and pinned with two gilded bronze rank pips flanking a Danziger-style Totenkopf cypher of identical construction

and in 1912

Coast Guard Medal: in fire gilt bronze

would appear to be a very likely landing place

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Naval Observer’s Badge United Republic of measuring 105 mm wide x(Abzeichen fr Beobachter auf Marineflugzeugen). Constructed of gilded silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown executed in striking detail, surrounding a central German national eagle perched on top of a cliff, with a seascape and radiant sunrise on the horizon, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the