Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 certificate_of_authenticity insignia in silver with red

insignia in silver with red enamels

he claimed a trio of Sopwith Pups of 3 Naval Squadron

the fourth badge plain

stamped in yellow and white inks "W D" above "922" on the right sidewall

In bronze gilt and/or white metal

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Observer’s Badge, C. 1917 certificate_of_authenticity insignia in silver with red(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,