Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Auction in 1879 the 78th Colchester

in 1879 the 78th Colchester

a silver gilt white enameled Latin cross with a green enameled oak wreath and crossed swords between the arms of the cross

exhibiting light contact and overall wear

maker marked "SCHWAAB S & S CO

enamelled red with a white frame

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Auction in 1879 the 78th Colchester(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),