Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Refurbished Example, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne visually-hidden therefore these two hallmarks together

therefore these two hallmarks together denote that this cross was made between May 8th 1838 and December 1846

demonstrating soiling and wear to the ribbons

The helmet bears light wear to the exterior including patches of lost enamel

Eastern Campaign medal

It may be awarded to any individual who

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Refurbished Example, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne visually-hidden therefore these two hallmarks together(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, eagle in zinc, 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, the pinback,