Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1930 Hold SEINE CROSSING

SEINE CROSSING

marked with “SS” runes followed by “Reich” on the reverse

one strap measuring 395 mm in length

Dent-free steel scabbard shows minor surface wear with virtually 100% of the brown anodization remaining

situated above an Iron Cross topped by laurel and oak leaf branches

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1930 Hold SEINE CROSSING(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a ribbed field overlaid by a red enameled square with a black and white centrepiece, the reverse with two blasted voids accommodating the attachment for the obverse applique, with a wide crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round