Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht 18-Year Long Service Award Auction Archive A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge

A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge

He was stuck off strength on enlistment with the RCAF on April 3

cannon and crossed swords

Footnote: Private Theophile Roy is shown on the roll of the 147 man 9th (Voltigeurs de Québec) Battalion and is listed on page 77 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

gilt on the reverse near mint

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Wehrmacht 18-Year Long Service Award Auction Archive A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge(Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 16 March 1936. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Luftwaffe device, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised number 18, unmarked, measuring 35. 65 mm (w) x 40. 15 mm (h),