Personalized – Imperial Prussian Observer Badge
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A Personalized – Abzeichen für Beobachtungsoffiziere aus Flugzeugen 1914 by the “Squarepunch” maker (likely Carl Dilennius).The Prussian Observer Badge was awarded upon successfully completing; at least 1000 km on the aircraft, a technical assistance examination on the aircraft, at least one retake, an exploratory survey, and a certification certificate as an observation officer. It is constructed out of a two piece 800 silver base with burnished background and red, white and black enamel work. The obverse features a centrally placed Oberbefehlshaber Heeresgruppe Flag above a ray pattern surrounded by a half laurel leaf and berry, half oak leaf and acorn wreath tied together at the bottom by a bow tie and underneath a Prussian style crown. The reverse displays a ray pattern with a with two centrally placed prongs and a well working pin, hinge and catch assembly. There is an “800” silver content marking to the top and it is named to: “Leutnant Lincke Flieger Abr. (A) 245 Juli 1917.” Some enamel damage. It measures 72mm x 45mm 26.2g. A great looking piece!
| Rating: | Exc++ |
| Item Number: | M-21764 |
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