Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed with its period original bow-tie

with its period original bow-tie ribbon (with the attachment loop severed)

inscribed “VIRTUTE” (Latin - Power) with laurel leaves

maker marked "CTC" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

reverse centre presents a principal pin assemble with dual stays

Germany, Imperial. An Observer Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed with its period original bow-tie(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, surrounding a central square enameled medallion consisting of a black and white checkered centrepiece situated within a red border, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.