Description
This is a very rare Romanian Air force observer badge in its original case. The badge is a pair of spread wings with a crown at top and two back-to-back interlocking capital Cs at center, for King Carol.
VINTAGE:Circa mid-1930s.
SIZE:Badge: 1-7/8: height and 1-3/8: width; case is 7/8" high, 2-1/2" wide and 3-1/16" deep.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Badge: silver-plated bronze; case: silk-lined with velvet inset.
ATTACHMENT:Clip on badge; hinged case with decorative brass clasp.
MARKINGS:Badge: A. GRUENBERG BUCURESTI STR. CAZARMEI 15; case: bottom of case has original foil label (VARGA A CRARI DRAGUL JAR NOVISAD).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a pre-WWII foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEJX08 LIEJX7/10 SLGGEX5/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows light to medium wear and tarnish and case is well-worn but overall items are in very fine shape.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.