Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Auction opening two reveal an original

opening two reveal an original two-section fold-out topographical map of the Stalingrad region

He was awarded the M

near mint and very rare

He was stationed at Le Havre

traversing the board

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, with Case Auction opening two reveal an original(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). 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 red enameled square medallion bearing a black and white checkered centrepiece, overlaying a ribbed void, the reverse with two visible prongs securing the obverse medallion in position, with a raised barrel