Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann certificate_of_authenticity scattered chipping in the dark

scattered chipping in the dark red paint

very light wear on the exterior

each illustrating a cherry blossom

an aluminum Ustashainsignia sewn in place on the front

preliminary award document for Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 -Ritterkreuz - (23 July 1941)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann certificate_of_authenticity scattered chipping in the dark(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