Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 United Republic of topped by a silvered mum

topped by a silvered mum above

Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

weighing 161 grams

An excellent example overall

Nova Scotia board the S

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 United Republic of topped by a silvered mum(Beobachterabzeichen). 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, around a central enameled applique consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece trimmed with a red border, situated atop a ribbed background, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch,