Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac closing with a single bakelite

closing with a single bakelite button meeting two reinforced buttonholes for an adjustable fit

signed by Captain John F

the reverse with all four attachment prongs intact and retaining a period original length of ribbon

inscribed “Integritati et Merito” (Latin - Integrity and Merit)

functional push-button release

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, by C.E. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac closing with a single bakelite(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle to the obverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 35 mm (w) x 53. 04 mm (h), weighing 31.