Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force Observer Badge, C. 1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but textbook example by official

but textbook example by official Imperial Austrian maker Karl Fleischhacker

enamels are in excellent condition without any imperfections

measuring 147 mm (w) x 219 mm (h) when folded and constructed of tan-coloured card stock

the precursor of the NSDAP

Instituted 1146

Romania, Kingdom. An Air Force Observer Badge, C. 1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but textbook example by officialA lovely badge in silvered tombac, two arching wings with the central crowned cypher of Carol II, the reverse presents two downward facing clips on each wing and one upward facing clip at 6 oclock, measures 35. 5mm (w) x 46. 3mm (h), weighs 13. 2 grams, very nice patina and detailing in extremely fine condition.