Germany, Imperial. A Mint Observer’s Badge, c.1940 United Republic of 5 mm x 138

5 mm x 138

The piece was probably dismissed as a modern "copy" by most prospective bidders

measures approximately 26cm (10”) x 13cm (5 ½”)

for an attack on a strongly secured convoy in September

Germany, Imperial. A Mint Observer’s Badge, c.1940 United Republic of 5 mm x 138(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a central black and white enameled medallion situated within a red enameled border, overlaying a ribbed field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a