Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude light cracking to the enamels

light cracking to the enamels on the obverse with moderate flaking to the enamels on the reverse

Richelieu River Canada AUGUST 17

Third Reich Period Insignia & Awards - In generally poor/fair condition

The battle began on May 8th with a bombardment that disrupted the 83rd Brigade holding trenches on the forward side of the ridge but the first and second assaults by German infantry were repelled by the survivors

The Adjt 9th Brigade RGA

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude light cracking to the enamels(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, with a richly detailed, oak leaf wreath bearing a stylized J 1 type Luftwaffe eagle clutching a hand filed mobile swastika, the reverse presents a barrel hinge accommodating a absent vertical pinback with a missing round wire catch, two rivets at the top half of the reverse of the wreath securely hold the obverse eagle in position, the obverse of the eagle is stamped with a makers mark of C. E.