Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Observer’s Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Wallaroo (1904

Wallaroo (1904

One has the lyrics to the Adler-Lied (Eagle’s Song)

eventually becoming an American POW

clockwise from the upper arm

feels weak

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Observer’s Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Wallaroo (1904(Beobachterabzeichen). 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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmannn & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 52. 78 mm