Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity The metal box was found

The metal box was found in a wall during the demolition of a house in Toronto

Gold Cross and Silver Cross

lightly soiled inside lid

on loop for suspension with its period original ribboned pinned with Luftwaffe device

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Early Example, by Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity The metal box was found(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 eagle in position, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER, BERLIN, measuring 52. 20 mm (w) x 52. 60 mm (h), weighing 44.