Germany, Federal Republic. An Observer Badge, Early 1957 Version Auction Archive two leather sliders on the

two leather sliders on the belt

(1936-1976 Issue)

the reverse stamped with a serial number of “18351” and an additional Junghans hallmark

Commander Ayres displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence and fearless leadership in the execution of his duties

with the Army version of the medal being instituted on 21 January 1907

Germany, Federal Republic. An Observer Badge, Early 1957 Version Auction Archive two leather sliders on the(Beobachterabzeichen Ausfhrung 1957). 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, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, stamped with a mark of A (possibly indicative of a connection to F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid),