Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Republic of marked "SPECIMEN" on the edge

marked "SPECIMEN" on the edge

measuring 67 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

as documented in the detailed and extensive research papers accompanying this group

however golden gilt is worn

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (“SIGN OF PRAISE”)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare and Mint Observer's Badge, with Case, by C.E. Juncker Republic of marked "SPECIMEN" on the edge(Beobachterabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, wiht a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 11 mm (w) x 52. 95 mm (h),