Germany – Third Reich: A fine early war example of a Luftwaffe Observer Badge, in Tombak, maker marked ‘A’ for Assman to the reverse.
Condition: Good Very Fine.
The Observer Badge was one of the first badges for which Reichsmarchall Göring gave specifications for. Although these provisions were published on November 27, 1935, the badge was not actually instituted until March 26, 1936.
The badge was awarded after completion of two month qualifying service, after five operational flight as observer, or if the recipient was wounded while posted as observer (prior to the completion of the 5 flights).
