Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1919 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the pearl of the Alps”

the pearl of the Alps”

constructed of an olive-drab felt

the primary award demonstrating loss of finish throughout the base metal

exhibiting a semblance of moisture soiling on the bottom

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1919 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the pearl of the Alps”(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, and bearing a central enameled medallion situated on a radiant field, the reverse with a barrel hinge situated above a strike plate, with a vertical pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 23 mm (w) x 72. 36