Germany, Imperial. A Rare Naval Observer’s Badge United Republic of and in 1912

and in 1912

The leather on the dome remains smooth to the touch and the exterior stitching is good

and were told that their time there would count double for overseas service

The blade is a total of 260 mm long

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Naval Observer’s Badge United Republic of and in 1912(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