Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed plus a ring on the

plus a ring on the opposite end for attachment to the accompanying chain

reverse centre presents a principal pin assemble with dual stays

with its period original bow-tie ribbon (with the attachment loop severed)

In brass fire gilt with full laurel leaves wreath with crossed ribbon at the base

inscribed “VIRTUTE” (Latin - Power) with laurel leaves

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed plus a ring on the(Beobachterabzeichen). 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 square enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.