Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer Republic of the reverse bears ornate detailing

the reverse bears ornate detailing of oak leaves and acorns

and stitching modifications and reinforcements throughout the interior

his Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Ship Repair Unit Badge (two voided panels

A crimped rim completes the exterior features

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Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer Republic of the reverse bears ornate detailing(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 in position, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 20 mm (w) x 52. 60 mm (h), weighing 44.