Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Auction dated 25 August 1918

dated 25 August 1918

demonstrating loss of finish to the centre of the reverse core

a well-preserved lot of unissued wartime Slovakian Army insignia in near mint condition

dated to Berlin on 22 September 1931

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Auction dated 25 August 1918(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). 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, wiht a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 11 mm (w) x 52. 95 mm (h),