Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Auction 1914 and signed in black

1914 and signed in black ink by the Chancellor of the Ducal Order of Henry the Lion

with “DHA” and “1936”

Hauptmann Georg Vaerst

A message was sent to Bridage Headquarters at 3:55 pm: "Under the orders of Brigadier General Pinney

Germany. A Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge Auction 1914 and signed in black(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of an oval silvered and patinated tombac in the shape of an oak and laurel wreath, tied together at the base using three ribbons, with an eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, with two rivets for attachment of the eagle to the wreath; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 52. 91 mm (h); weighing 33. 5 grams; in