Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity a short time later

a short time later

then confirmed in the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Acting Company Sergeant-Major) on February 10

United States Navy Officer's Cap Badge (in silvered bullion wire with red and blue embroidery

marked on suspension loop “J

all with button down flaps with reinforced button holes and small bronze buttons bearing crossed swords

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Observer’s Badge, Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity a short time later(Beobachterabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of padded dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a central swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a black rayon liner, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.