Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude the reverse with a vertical

the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly

Footnote: William Sloan was born September 16

but with all features of maker Schauerte & Hohfeld

reverse marked RZM M1/52

At the base of the memorial

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude the reverse with a vertical(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed in zinc, in shape of an oval oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked stylized "A" (for maker Assmann), measuring 52. 15 mm (w) x 52. 40 mm (h); weighing 25. 2 grams; a late