Prussia, State. An Observer’s Badge, By Paul Meybauer, C.1918 GTRexclude contact marks on the reverse

contact marks on the reverse

with chipping and repair to enamels

The thin brown leather blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the dagger underneath the nickel plated aluminum crossguard

and Helsinki

Gustav V (frosted silver

Prussia, State. An Observer’s Badge, By Paul Meybauer, C.1918 GTRexclude contact marks on the reverseA first war Prussian Beobachterabzeichen; in silvered feinzink; hollow construction; with an enameled square insignia consisting of white, black, and red enamels mounted to the center of the badge via two hooks on the reverse; the square insignia placed within a bed of sun rays and a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves, and with a bow on the bottom, and a Prussian crown on the top of the wreath; unmarked; measuring 72. 36 mm x 45. 47 mm; the