Germany (Third Reich): Luftwaffe. Observer's Badge (Beobachterabzeichen) . With makers marks

Metal: Tombac

Dimensions: 53mm (H) / 53mm (W)

Maker: With makers mark logo 'A' in relief on the reverse of the eagle, for the company, F. W. Assmann & Söhne, of Lüdenscheid, Germany

Weight: 44g

A superb example of an early Luftwaffe Observer Badge of two-part construction, by premier maker 'Assmann'. Of tombac metal. The obverse centre piece 'Eagle' retaining most of its dark finish with excellent patination. The reverse with makers mark logo 'A' for 'F. W. Assmann & Söhne', Lüdenscheid, Germany. Complete with its vertical long barrel hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The two badge parts fixed with the customary rivets to reverse

The Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge (Beobachterabzeichen) was instituted 26th March 1936 by Herman Goring. Basic qualifying criteria was two months non-operational aircrew service, or 5 x operational flights in the role of observer, navigator or bombardier. The usual basic qualifying 'time' requirements could be waived and badge awarded to Luftwaffe air-crew who were wounded-in-action while acting in the capacity of an observer during an operational flight

The badge was worn on the left breast tunic pocket

An outstanding example of an 'Assmann' produced Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge. Retaining good silvering to the oak & laurel leaf wreath with only minor wear to the high points. The black patinated finish to the Observer style eagle virtually complete.

A most desirable example, of an Observer's badge that was worn by a serving Luftwaffe member of aircrew

Condition: GVF

Code: 23859