Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1918 Newly Listed and Breast Star: gold-coloured gilt

and Breast Star: gold-coloured gilt on rhodium-plated metal alloy with white enamels

along with copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers

bronze gilt with red enamels and silvered swords

Breuer and published by J

the reverse with “Der uns aufgezwungene krieg muss zum glorreichen Sieg der Deutschen Geschichte werden” (The war imposed upon us must become the most glorious victory of German history)

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1918 Newly Listed and Breast Star: gold-coloured gilt(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, set around a central square enameled applique consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece within a red border, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 60 mm (w) x 71.