Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann Newly Listed each are maker marked ""N

each are maker marked ""N

1942 as Lieutenant and pilot

Although the British crews and troops involved in the raid were subsequently returned to other duties

7mm (w) and weighing 15

with heavy

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, By Assmann Newly Listed each are maker marked ""N(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