Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: Frederick Charles Biggar was

Footnote: Frederick Charles Biggar was born on November 23

measuring 132 mm (w) x 190 mm (h) accompanied by its original custom-fitted storage case

joined by clergymen and officials

The academy received royal patronage under Queen Maria I of Portugal in 1783

After a month of festivities

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: Frederick Charles Biggar was(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). 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 red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel