Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude At the base of the

At the base of the memorial

the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly

52 mm (w) x 40

Footnote: William Sloan was born September 16

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann GTRexclude At the base of the(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed in zinc, in shape of an oval oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked stylized "A" (for maker Assmann), measuring 52. 15 mm (w) x 52. 40 mm (h); weighing 25. 2 grams; a late