Great Mid-Late WWII Luftwaffe Observer Badge in Plated Zinc

This is a beautiful example of a WWII mid-late war, Luftwaffe Observer Badge in plated zinc. The badge consists of an oval, slightly convex, wreath of oak and laurel leaves (the right laurel, the left oak). An eagle in a watching attitude is riveted to the wreath with a swastika gripped in its talons.

Circa 1943-45

2 ??" x 2 ??" and weighs 1.2 ounces

Die forged plated zinc.

Vertical kick pin with a wire type C catch.

P. MEYBAUER BERLIN

This is from a small group of Luftwaffe badges which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJJL14 LHFDX9/14 TREJJX10/15

6 (Fine+) Slight bubbling and flaking of plating on reverse, moderate wear to plating on obverse. Still a very displayable example of a rare badge.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.