Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, J1 Variant, by C.E. Juncker Buy Now surmounted by a gilt crown

surmounted by a gilt crown with red details

it ws noted that he sprained his right ankle "while playing handball (organized game)

with tape repair present at both the front and back inside

marked “56” (for 14 Kt

1957 reissue)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer Badge, J1 Variant, by C.E. Juncker Buy Now surmounted by a gilt crown(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN S. W., measuring 52. 74 mm (w) x 53. 00 mm (h),